Thread: Can an Escher be lapped?

Today I received an Escher stone I paid quite a bit for. It was listed as being "barely used." The surface of the stone has irregularities that I can feel with my hands. I think it is basically flat but would not hone a razor on it for fear of one of these irregularities catching on the edge of the blade. Can this be easily fixed? I have a lapping plate I use for my coticule and also have some wet/dry sandpaper up to about 1200 grit. Does anyone have any recommendations or do I need to return the stone? Thanks.

Of course, they are rather soft.. I have lapped every rock I ever bought online. Unless I get it from someone I know, I just assume it is out of true. It will lap quickly.

Grid it, true it, delete any scratches you may have added, roll or bevel the edges and slurry it a few times. It's no big deal.

I have lapped every one I've ever had, and lap the one I still have when necessary. I used a 325 diamond plate for years. Now I use the Atoma 1200 for the Escher. Quicker. Just draw the pencil grid and don't lap it more than necessary.

Also ........ if it has an end label use clear nail polish over it to protect it. I used Krylon Preserve It for the back labels. A document protector. Depending on which label you have on the back, some come off relatively easily when wet.

The older ones are not easily removed. I use the Preserve it on the older labels and soak the newer off, and put them in a safe place. http://www.amazon.com/Krylon-7027-Pr...on+Preserve+It

Yes, I lapped mine on a well-worn DMT. Did a pile of slurry stone on it. Never flattened it again.
I try to get most slurry from the end quarters. Lots of razors, man. Still seems flat.

Here is a post with pix that will show what I'm talking about with the older/newer labels ;

http://straightrazorpalace.com/hones...tml#post611410

Thank you. I feel much better now. After the crazy amount I spent for the thing I thought I was going to have a heart attack. Also ordered some Preserve it to use before lapping.

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This is the stone. the honing side looks fine in the photo because of the slurry.

I have a green one I need to lap a little needle inclusion out of.