Thread: First Japanese Stone

Personally, for my stones I like to keep to the Japanese traditions but still it's an interesting idea. I can't wait to see the final product.

Anyway, Keep us updated!

Originally Posted by JOB15

The bottom was about a centimeter off on one end.
I placed the stone upside down and built a wooden box around it.
Rising to 1mm above the highest point.
I've then used morter to level it off.
I'm gonna sand it down a bit,nice n flat. Then seal it with PVA.

Good idea.

But PVA glue is not good for this case. For two reasons --- PVA shrinks with time and it is not water proof.
PUR or MS Polymer glues are much better.

The PVA was to just sure up the edges of the mortar.
The mortar set like cement, i suppose because there is cement in the mortar but the edges can be a bit crumbly so the PVA will help that. I will give it a few more coats of PVA.
I got a hold of some Redwood and marked out all the parts to be chiseled out.
I dont have a workbench or a vice so i wasnt looking forward to that part.
My friend came over and he knows a carpenter who owes him a favour, so my block of wood has gone off to get done properly..
I will still chisel out a hole for the stone to sit in, about a centimeter deep.
Maybe i will seal the edge with some sealant to stop any water from getting near the bottom.
The spirit level shows it is flat flat
Its going better than expected so far

Update Alert
I have my base now. Its made of Meranti Hardwood.
I've treated it with linseed oil, its gonna take some days to dry.
It's also been sealed on the bottom of the stone with oil based undercoat.
Its getting there.

I finished my stone holder
The stone was glued to the wooden holder then sealed with translucent bathroom sealer (anti mold)
Maybe a lighter wood would have looked better but im more than happy with the finished article.
My stone took a good 20 mins to lap flat .
I cannot believe the results im getting from it, best investment ive ever made i think.
Sickly sticky edges that shave like a smooth dream.

Juntas are great as I have several. You can use them after any 8k synthetic

Very nice holder.
It has a traditional appeal to it.

Does your Shuabudani have shiny particles on the surface of varying size? Mine vary from tiny pinpoints and larger. I can feel five or six of them when honing with mine.

Originally Posted by JOB15

I finished my stone holder
The stone was glued to the wooden holder then sealed with translucent bathroom sealer (anti mold)
Maybe a lighter wood would have looked better but im more than happy with the finished article.
My stone took a good 20 mins to lap flat .
I cannot believe the results im getting from it, best investment ive ever made i think.
Sickly sticky edges that shave like a smooth dream.

Looks great and nice to see it's got it's own bed to rest up in after a hard day's honing!

Originally Posted by Avenolpey

Does your Shuabudani have shiny particles on the surface of varying size? Mine vary from tiny pinpoints and larger. I can feel five or six of them when honing with mine.

Nope, not mine........