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    I just ordered a norton 4000/8000 combo stone. It seems like every purchase leads to another. What do I need to do to prep and clean this stone when I receive it?

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    Hopefully, you ordered a DMT 325 with the Norton for lapping the stones.....
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    Quote Originally Posted by Donboblo View Post
    I just ordered a norton 4000/8000 combo stone. It seems like every purchase leads to another. What do I need to do to prep and clean this stone when I receive it?
    Yeah just wait till you want a suehiro gokumyo 20k. If you don't yet, you will. But to answer ur question get a DMT course grit (325 grit) diamond stone. Use it to Lap and dress the stones. You will need to lap/flatten the 4k/8k before your first use But first wear the diamond plate first with a old screw driver first.
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    They don't have the dmt 325 in stock. Is there something I can buy at a hardware store to flatten it out or lap it? Hopefully something cheaper
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    Quote Originally Posted by Donboblo View Post
    They don't have the dmt 325 in stock. Is there something I can buy at a hardware store to flatten it out or lap it?
    320 W/D on a flat surface works fine IME.

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    Is that 320 wet/dry sand paper?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Donboblo View Post
    Is that 320 wet/dry sand paper?

    Yes, it is.
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    I too have the 4k/8k and the flattening stone by Nortone as well as the 1000/220 I believe it is. You will need a lapping stone like stated. I use the one that came with my kit. So far great results but I even hear that the Norton flattening needs dressing up every so often! I have a DMT 325 on my list for a better alternative like the others stated.

    I also have a Shapton 12000 I added and a slurry stone so to speak. It never ends I don't think and honing is just one aspect of the big pie! I need to win a lottery or two!
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    Welcome Donboblo: your conundrum is just beginning an enjoy the ride. Just remember "SR Shaving Is Going To Save Me Money".

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    You can lap the stone flat with 320 wet and dry, and maintain it with the same. Your stone face should be lightly lapped beginning each honing session, to remove swarf and refresh the face. A Diamond plate or a low grit Carborundum stone is quicker and easier, but not absolutely necessary.

    DMT and Iwood plates are in the 50-60 dollar range and Carborundum stones can be picked up for 2-10 dollars.
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