Thread: Tanslucents Slurried With......

Originally Posted by randydance062449

Thanks for that link. It confirms an idea I had. I just picked up 3 of those but mine are
2' x 2' precision ground cast iron surface plates. The precision grinding does leave a surface texture that will grab loose abrasive. I hope to try them out this spring.

Randy, I've never used one myself, but from what I understand they are primarily used for coarse flattening work. I know woodworkers often use them for grinding the flat side of planes and chisels, but I don't know how high up the fineness ladder they take it.

Having tried to flatten some plane blades on diamond plates, I can see the advantage of having a really heavy, tough surface if you have to do it a lot.