Thread: newb question. norton 220/1000 vs $$$ on chosera

Originally Posted by Anthony1954

Ok been there done that, I now use the DMT which works far better and seems to get the most positive comments on here, I think the same web site has them go for the D8C.
If you need any help with other stuff just ask

That site doesn't have a D8C but DMT D8C 8-Inch Dia-Sharp Continuous Diamond Coarse New | eBay good old eBay shows this one which should come in at just shy of £60 Inc. Delivery and import charges (approx $90 USD).

Really glad I came here because £60 for one of those plates seems like a steal.

Originally Posted by Elcs

That site doesn't have a D8C but DMT D8C 8-Inch Dia-Sharp Continuous Diamond Coarse New | eBay good old eBay shows this one which should come in at just shy of £60 Inc. Delivery and import charges (approx $90 USD).

Really glad I came here because £60 for one of those plates seems like a steal.

OK sorry try this site
DMT D8C Dia-Sharp Bench Stone - 8 Inch (Coarse)

Fact 1 Glen uses Nortons as his baseline to compare all others. You dont use junk as your baseline. All trucks compare themselves to F150.
Fact 2 Follow the directions and dont breadknife on the flat surface use the side, Best use an upright 10-20 degree angle to remove frowns and chips.
Fact 3 I bought and used this product in the last month . This is the documentation.http://straightrazorpalace.com/show-...nting-7-a.html
I cant tell you what to do but I can show you what it does and the who who uses it as a baseline. Total time 20 -30 minutes but more important it did it well. Excellent bevel set for my other straights . I could care less how it sounds audibly . I care about how it preforms on the steel. The extra money still in my pocket is a bonus.
After bevel is set good resource for maximizing your BBW is here http://www.coticule.be/CSA.html
This should help you get the most from your current hone configuration.
I use the same stones with good reproducible results.

Originally Posted by Anthony1954

OK sorry try this site
DMT D8C Dia-Sharp Bench Stone - 8 Inch (Coarse)

Thank you.

About the same price but UK seller and it would arrive much quicker, without the import charges hassle/delays.

You know, I've been using a shapton 500 for bevels the last few weeks and it is an incredible stone. It is fast, leaves a scratch pattern no worse than some soft 1k japanese waterstones I have had and it refuses to load. It's not even expensive.

Yeah it's a lot cheaper to experiment with bevel setters than finishers!

Originally Posted by dmnc

Anyone any experience of ordering from the U.S? Price in europe seems to be insane. Any taxes to be paid en route. Actually have been shaving with razor honed myself on bbw and coticule combo. Only got my slurry stones today too. Is working well enough so far. No nicks or cuts and the closeness of shave is definitely getting there. Having fun playing round practicing honing etc. Will be sending couple of vintage razors to sixgun soonish so will have proper benchmark in the future. Sure will be an improvement over mine. Cheers for weighing in guys. Will be looking to get some Nortons when can find for decent price so I can learn consistently before moving onto the naturals properly. Have a mild case of loving old and natural stuff.

Get you a King 1k or a Chosera1K for a bevel setter. Also get you something like the Naniwa 1k,3k, 5k & a 10k. You can use your bow combo for a finisher.
Norton are good stones but like Utopian said, you constantly have to keep them wet, but that's just my opinion but they do work. They are a very porous stone. You can go here & watch gssixguns youtube video's on honing:
https://www.youtube.com/user/gssixgun/videos
Here is his website:
For Sale - Gem Star Customs
I have Norton stones, Chosera 1k, King 1k , Naniwa stones & Shapton stones. Shapton are expensive stones which is why I recommend King/Naniwa or Chosera/Naniwa stones. You need a lapping plate also. Shapton makes a good one but it is expensive but DMT makes a couple of good ones. I go here for my sharpening needs:
Sharpening Supplies - Sharpen Your Knives and Tools With The Right Supplies
One DMT lapping plate is here:
DMT Dia-Flat 95 Lapping Plate
And another is here:
DMT Dia-Flat Lapping Plate
I have the DMT Dia-Flat 95 & I also have the Shapton lapping plate. they both work great & I love the Shapton better but the DMT is less expensive.

Originally Posted by Elcs

Thank you.

About the same price but UK seller and it would arrive much quicker, without the import charges hassle/delays.

Here you go.............this is closer to you & no import charges hassle!!!!

Got d8c and naniwa pro 1000 and 3000 on the way. Then bbw and coticule have already. Also got slate combo from aj on the way. Maybe harder but am going to try to learn with naturals at the top end. Cheers for all helpful replies. Merry Christmas all.

Originally Posted by dmnc

Got d8c and naniwa pro 1000 and 3000 on the way. Then bbw and coticule have already. Also got slate combo from aj on the way. Maybe harder but am going to try to learn with naturals at the top end. Cheers for all helpful replies. Merry Christmas all.

If you could get the Naniwa 5k & 10k it would help. Then you really wouldn't need anything else since you have the bbw.