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06-04-2018, 02:08 PM #1Member
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Water or Naked
I just got a Naniwa 12K finishing stone. Can I use water with it or nothing at all?
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06-04-2018, 02:26 PM #2Senior Member
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You use water with all whetstones such as the Naniwa 12k. However, a new stone likely requires lapping to ensure a flat working surface. I use a DMT 325 diamond plate in a stone-holder to accomplish this with all of my hones. You can check the archives here for instructions on lapping your stone using sandpaper if you don't have a diamond plate.
--Mark
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06-04-2018, 04:35 PM #3Senior Member
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You must use water it gives you the required lubrication element, I'm not being sarcastic when I state the obvious the word Waterstone is a bit of a giveaway.
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