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03-16-2014, 11:22 PM #1Pagan2003
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I Just Got A New Hone
I just bought this a couple days ago. I am going to lap it when I get it delivered, it's a Guangxi 12000?? hone
Can someone let me know if it's a good stone please? Lol
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03-16-2014, 11:25 PM #2Senior Member
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All stones are good, some just better than others.
Read the threads in this link, they will help you.
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03-16-2014, 11:37 PM #3Pagan2003
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Ok, Kool this is where I got it
Guangxi Hone Imported River Stone Whetstone 12000 Grit Wider Now 2 8" x 7 4" | eBay
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03-16-2014, 11:47 PM #4Senior Member
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I absolutely love mine and have gotten very consistent results with it but each one is a bit different. Buttery smooth and very sharp edges. Lap it and learn how to use your particular stone and you'll be happy.
What a curse be a dull razor; what a prideful comfort a sharp one
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03-17-2014, 12:09 AM #5Pagan2003
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Awesome!
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03-17-2014, 12:15 AM #6Senior Member
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Pretty sure I bought mine from the same seller. A very hard stone of some high grit or other. I use it after my Norton 4/8k and as a refresher with good results. Be sure to read through the threads linked at the Library entry that Hirlau links above. Enjoy!
Keep your pivot dry!
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03-17-2014, 12:17 AM #7Senior Member
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Oh, and if you want a slurry stone of the same material ("C12k"), see zib's entry in the Classifieds here on SRP.
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03-17-2014, 01:42 AM #8illegitimum non carborundum
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For anyone else looking to buy one, Woodcraft has them in two sizes for $41 and $25. They are already smooth and so will require much less time for lapping them.
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03-17-2014, 01:54 AM #9Senior Member
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Yes, Woodcraft is a good business to deal with.
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03-20-2014, 05:37 AM #10< Banned User >
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Honing really is a matter of technique. A true master can use one but I have found it really scratches the finish left by my 8k Norton
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