Thread: In need of information on lapping and honing for a first timer

Originally Posted by scrambowlz

thank you for the tips I measured the Norton 4k/8k I have lapped it nearly a 16th of an inch so far, still has a little uneven graininess so I will continue to lap that again. Oh and the Norton was made in Mexico if that's significant.

Yes actually it is and thanks for posting it

The ones that are made in Mexico were the worst ones to get lapped in at least they have been in the past.. Please let us know how it goes