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05-22-2014, 02:46 AM #1
I ended up getting a Naniwa 5k yesterday from SWMBO. I gotta say I really like it. Maybe it is all just the feedback and in my head, but I just like it better.
Razor rich, but money poor. I should have diversified into Eschers!
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05-22-2014, 03:30 AM #2
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05-22-2014, 03:35 AM #3
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05-22-2014, 03:45 AM #4
I like my 4/8 norton, but have shelled my 1k Norton for a blue Naniwa 1k. Never tried the green. Naniwa 12 K is my synthetic finisher of choice. In fact, my only synthetic finisher. I think the nanis are great. A little maintenance issues. All have their needs.
Except the 4/8 Norton. For what it is, it has no needs,Keep it in the water! JMO."Don't be stubborn. You are missing out."
I rest my case.
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05-22-2014, 03:57 AM #5
I just received the Nani 1k and DMT325 that I ordered. A couple days ago I had to send back the Norton 4/8k that I ordered from SRP, it had a deep chip on the one face. Very friendly service, I will do business with them again and hopefully in a couple more days I can get started when the replacement comes. Almost forgot, I was also granted a loaner Nani 12k! Yeah buddy! Great bunch of guys here I must say.
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05-22-2014, 03:59 AM #6
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05-22-2014, 08:17 AM #7
None too worrisome IME.
They tend to warp a bit depending on state of moisture.
Which in turn have many of us flattening them a tad after/before or during most every use.
Personally I really love the feel of the Naniwa SuperStones, but I dislike removing good honing material just to keep the stones flat whenever I use 'em.
Another very minor issue is that they can clog up a bit.
Again, a quick lap or two with a diamond plate fixes it right up.Bjoernar
Um, all of them, any of them that have been in front of me over all these years....
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05-22-2014, 01:50 PM #8
Birnando speaks the truth. Also, more hones are needed to progress, IMO. Each to his own! As I say, don't soak the Nanis! A bit of flattening under running water before use, some water on top for 15 minutes or so. Ready to go!
I just learned on the 4/8 Norton and stay with it. I am lazy, cheap, and sentimental!"Don't be stubborn. You are missing out."
I rest my case.
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ryowl (05-22-2014)