Thread: DMT Question???

Originally Posted by Quick

I'm planning on using the D8E 1200 for both lapping Shapton glassstones (2K,4K,8K,16K) and as a bevel setter. You think it's coarse enough to do the lapping (I'm ok with doing a bit of extra work lapping))?

I haven't lapped a Shapton yet. My guess is that it would be a bit slow. You'd just have to try it and see if it's fast enough to suit you. If not, consider a C 325.

Originally Posted by Sticky

I haven't lapped a Shapton yet. My guess is that it would be a bit slow. You'd just have to try it and see if it's fast enough to suit you. If not, consider a C 325.

The C 325 was the original plan but it started to sound like it might be a bit coarse for bevel setting and maybe even a little coarse for lapping. So plan B is the E 1200 which sounds ideal for bevel setting and maybe a little slow for lapping.

I guess if it's way too slow then I can get a 325 from Glen for cheap. I'm figuring he's going to get a case of them to save even more money

Hello Glen. I recently replaced a set of DMT's [8c,8f,8e] because I wore the old set out lapping my Chinese and Spyderco hones. I wouldn't be without them for my kitchen knives. My knives are in the best shape they have ever been. I got the DMT's at Craftsman Studio. Good price and fast shipping. I think you get a holder if you buy all three.

bj

Hey Glen,
Just checking to see if what your results were. I know you got the Naniwa set.

My thoughts are the D8C is probably the go to stone. I'm thinking the Duo sharp (polka dot) with the 320/600 grit combo in 10" would be even better though. Less stiction and more surface area. ??? They gave me a 120 grit version that is awesome, but leaves scratches, the 320 is a lot smoother, but its so small and has a lot of stiction. Anyway, wondering if you found a better solution. I'm really thinking hard about that combo... Figure I could sell both my XX, C, and d6F to pay for it. :P

I do a lot of lapping, I went from my D8C to the D8XX, It's a God send. The only thing is, it leaves the surface rough, so you have to either hit it with a D8C or wet sandpaper....It's a must for those hard Barber hones....