Also any videos on such? Is there something else i need to buy? Should i lap my new Norton before putting a blade to it? Ive bought a couple of inexpensive razors to practice with.
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Also any videos on such? Is there something else i need to buy? Should i lap my new Norton before putting a blade to it? Ive bought a couple of inexpensive razors to practice with.
Here's what I use for lapping hones: A DMT 325 for synthetic stones. A Chosera 1K slurry stone to use on natural stones after the DMT. For both synthetic and naturals, I don't draw any grid. I just lap them until the hone feels smooth. With a new synthetic like Norton's or Naniwa's, they feel a little gritty when new. So I just lap them with my DMT 325 until they feel smooth. While lapping under the faucet, I feel the stone with my fingers. If I feel a little rough spot, I smooth it out, and I don't stop until the whole surface is smooth. With naturals, I use the DMT, then I use the Chosera 1K slurry stone to give the natural that super smooth feeling. I don't worry about a hone being flat. I haven't found it effects the honing. I have a Coticule that I can tell isn't flat just by looking at it and it performs fine. Here is a link to the Chosera 1K slurry stone http://www.chefknivestogo.com/ch1kgrslst.html
I dont feel like spending much money at first. Can u do it with sand paper? If so how?
I am new to this myself , I am definitely no expert, but from what I have already researched ; you need to lap your new stone to round of the edges; if your blade accidently hits urounded edges it can damage the blade. Being new at this myself , I plan to draw a grid at 1 inch intervals until I become more familar and experienced. Also, after each pass make sure to lift your blade upward not downward into the stone.
I use 400 grit wet/dry sand paper that you can get at any hardware store for a couple bucks.
2x4s are flat, but you want something *really* flat. Any imperfections on the surface under the sandpaper will do a number on your efforts to lap the stone.
I have a tile I picked up from home depot for a few bucks that works well. I mostly use a DMT now, but the sandpaper will definitely do the trick.
A glass top stove works well. Just don't let the wife see you doing it there.