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    Default Norton flattening stone or DMT D8C?

    Looking at buying my first norton 4k/8k water stone and need a little advice concerning a flattening stone. I have seen a tutorial using a D8C but just ran across the noton flattening stone while browsing. The differance in price is so small as to not be a factor. Would appreciate feedback on these stones before buying. Thanks.

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    Eventually the Norton flattening stone will need to be lapped, the DMT does not. That's why I went with the DMT. My 2 cents.
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    +1 on what Keenedge has to say here. I have noticed in several old threads about the Norton flattening stone needing re-flattened. So what is the point in getting one then? IMHO I would get the DWT.

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    Wow that was fast! Thanks for the input. Looks like it's gonna be the DMT.
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    I use a granite floor tile and some wet/dry sand paper. It works pretty good, but you end up eating through sandpaper pretty quick.

    I'd suggest the D8C if you have the cash.

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    DMT all the way. The DMT can be used for non norton stones, is flat, and can be used on Ebay specials in those rare occasions when needed.

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    I got 2, the 120 and the 320, both work great. Main flattening with the 120 than on stones over 6k I hit with the 320. The 320 seems to really help out the polishing stones.

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    Depends. For instance the Naniwa Superstones are so soft that I would not expect them to put any stress on the Norton. I have been using an ordinary $5 hardware silicon carbide stone with some success. I haven't seen all the Naniwas but the couple that I have wouldn't harm a flea.

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    Quote Originally Posted by DwarvenChef View Post
    I got 2, the 120 and the 320, both work great. Main flattening with the 120 than on stones over 6k I hit with the 320. The 320 seems to really help out the polishing stones.
    Would that be these two?

    DMT D8XX 8-inch Dia-Sharp Continuous Diamond - Extra-Extra-Coarse (120 Mesh) - Amazon.com

    DMT D8C 8-Inch Dia-Sharp Continuous Diamond Coarse - Amazon.com

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    The Norton stone will need lapping on an ongoing basis. Most wont touch them. If you watch any of Glen's(Gssixgun) vids he is always using the D8C. That is the DMT 8x3 Course Continuous. This seems to be the most common lapping stone. Just make sure you break it in before use as a lapping stone.
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