Thread: Shapton Owners HELP!

I use my GDLP but before I got it I used the D8C and it was fine. I still use the D8C to take off the corners and edges. I have a friend who is using a Norton flattening stone on his 16K and it works too but leaves a rough surface.

Well, my much publicized issues with my GDLP are known. I sent mine back for a refund. I have not received the refund yet, but I've been assured that it was sent in the mail...........

I have a D8C prior to getting the GDLP and sold it. I'm probably the only SRPer that's purchased a D8C twice.

The D8C will lap your Shaptons perfectly fine. The GDLP with its recessed areas has stiction reduction all over the D8C. It stands to reason that the unless I use a steady stream of water and lap under it with the D8C, that flat plate will lock with the stone big time.

I still think I got a bum GDLP, so I don't discourage anyone from getting one. They're an awesome lapping plate; at almost $300 smackers, that's the ONLY disadvantage IMO to that plate.

Chris L

oh i doubt that chris, everyone that has lapped a spyderco probably had to buy another one, and what is wrong with the compact lapping plate they sell for 129 dollare it should work well on all hones

Just for another data point, I used a DMT8F (600 grit) to lap my Shapton Glass Stones (16K & 30K).

Originally Posted by xChris

Just for another data point, I used a DMT8F (600 grit) to lap my Shapton Glass Stones (16K & 30K).

For lapping, I use a the 325 side of a DMT Duosharp W8FCNB. That's the DMT with the holes. DMT DuoSharp Diamond Sharpeners The suction is reasonable and it's fairly fast.

D8C works great on my Shapton starter set.

Originally Posted by Bart

For lapping, I use a the 325 side of a DMT Duosharp W8FCNB. That's the DMT with the holes. DMT DuoSharp Diamond Sharpeners The suction is reasonable and it's fairly fast.

I tried to find info on the DMT website regarding the flatness of the Duosharp plates. Does anyone know whether they have any flatness claim like the metal DMT plates do?

Chris L

Originally Posted by Chris L

I tried to find info on the DMT website regarding the flatness of the Duosharp plates. Does anyone know whether they have any flatness claim like the metal DMT plates do?

Chris L

The plastic ones with the dimples are, from my recent recollection, rated at +- 0.003" vs the steel ones at +- 0.001". Still accurate enough... these are the outside extremes remember, not the average. The Bell curve dictates that most will have less variance, but some may be towards the outside limits... and depending on quality control, there is the chance some might not meet the standards... it happens to all manufacturers... even Shapton!

Regards

Kaptain "Poking fun where no one has poked before" Zero

Originally Posted by xChris

Just for another data point, I used a DMT8F (600 grit) to lap my Shapton Glass Stones (16K & 30K).

Thanks Chris. I'll have to try that. I would think the 600 grit DMT would do a super job on a quick smooth refresh of the Shaptons.

Chris L