Quote Originally Posted by shooter74743 View Post
The key to the oil is that it's not too thick to let the blade come in contact with the stone. Too thick, it just glides over...or hydroplanes. Too thin (try water and you will see what I mean) and the stone doesn't feel buttery smooth.Try the oil straight first, then cut it with a lighter oil...or try the lighter oil. Kroil feels a lot like kerosene on the stone, so you can cut thicker oils with whatever you wish. That Smiths honing solution is good stuff and affordable...I'm a cheapskate.
I can understand that. If it were to hydroplane it isn't even touching the stone! I know exactly what hydroplaning is & I have experienced it on two wheels......................scary!!!!!!!
I'm going to buy some Smith's right now! I am a believer in gssixgun. Thanks Glen!