Thread: Shapton GDLP vs DMT 8C

Originally Posted by Bruno

I think he uses the 600 or the 1200. Actually I thought it was 800 but if that one doesn't exist, I am probably wrong. Or maybe it is not listed on his site.

anyway, he uses higher than 400.
Whenever he uses a natural stone, he uses the atoma to raise the slurry. And that way the stones always keep flat without any extra effort.

According to him, they are in the same flatness range as the shapton, but at a substantially lower price.

Well, I have but one Japanese stone, a Maruichi/Nakayama I got from Old_School. I doubt if I will buy another. I did use my 325 D8C DMT to flatten it. It worked fine. I do not plan on using or developing a slurry with this stone, but I am thinking about this Japanese Diamond Sharpening stone. Actually, if 1200 would be okay(to flatten), it could, also, be used for bevels and other chores.

Oh, Gee! I don't really need it. HAD is really getting me. Help!!

I used my DMT 325 to flatten my nakayama. Now I use the nagura stone I bought with it to gently rub it to raise the slurry.

I'd simply ask so if he uses the 1200. and if he does you can buy it for both purposes.

It is interesting to note that the literature that comes with the Shapton glass hones recommends the GDLP or 320 grit sandpaper, and discourages lapping with diamond plates or the norton product.

The norton is logical. It is said to be softer than the glass plate, so you'd be lapping the norton with the shapton instead of the other way around.