Jimmy0,

I have a granite surface plate and tend to do my honing on it as well, but truthfully you could do with getting a granite tile from lowes or home depot for about five bucks. I can flatten on my granite tile or surface plate, and get the same results. Pencil grids come off evenly on both when switching back and forth. Alternatively, find an old picture frame from an 8x10 or so and pull the glass out of it. Lay the glass on the counter, wet your wet/dry sandpaper and the glass, stick the sandpaper on there and go at it. Your hone will be flat enough to get a fantastic edge on your razor; I doubt you'll be able to tell a huge difference when you get the surface plate.

From what it sounds like you've got great equipment to start with. You should be all set!

EDIT: Follow the hone lapping tutorial here and you will be all set: http://straightrazorpalace.com/srpwi...ne_Lapping_101


Congrats