Originally Posted by
Stubear
The progression I use is 1k to 4k to 8k to 16k (All Shapton CG) then onto a denim flatbed hone with 0.5m diamond spray. This works very well for me.
Granted, this is my first honing set up but I like the symmetry of doubling the grit each time. The only one thats missing is the 2k!
I'd be interested in trying other grits in the middle to see if this improves the whole honing experience.
Now the question is; Where to add the stones?
Is it better to have more at the bottom end, adding say the 2k and the 6k, or at the top by adding the 30k? Or both?
Glen, whats the honing progression you are using on the 30K? If I'm reading it right, you're doing 3 laps, 2 back hone laps and then one lap? Do you do this progression once only or do you repeat it? Could you use this on the 16k as well?
Is the 30k really worth the money do you think? Just curious, because I'm tempted to add to my Shapton set up what with Christmas nearing and all...! :-)
Thanks all, great post!