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Thread: CHARNLEY FOREST STONE
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07-29-2009, 06:54 PM #21
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Thanked: 202Ok guys. As it looks so far there are four of us for slurry stone. I will wait till end of next week if more people will want and then i will cut them. In mean time those who are aready interested can you send me what size you would prefere that I can start chosing the stone.
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07-29-2009, 07:05 PM #22
I would think that a 'standard slurry stone would be maybe 1" x the width and thickness of the stone it is taken from ? I draw that conclusion from factory slurry stones that came with both a vintage Escher and a Tam 'O Shanter. That would be my preference although it could be larger depending on what you have to work with and/or by your preference and that of the other participants.
Be careful how you treat people on your way up, you may meet them again on your way back down.
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07-29-2009, 07:52 PM #23
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Thanked: 202For that reason I need to know what width you require as I do have CFs of different width. Before I cut it I will post you those options. At present I have in mind one stone which could be cut lenghtwise to make two rods about 3/4 thick which can be cut to accommondate widths required.
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07-29-2009, 07:54 PM #24
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07-30-2009, 08:31 PM #25
I have never felt the need nor can I understand the need for a rubbing stone for a CF. They work great as is. Can someone explain this need?
I have tried a slurry on my Cf's and I found it produces a less effective edge compared to bare hone with water or as one of mine is, with oil.
PuFF
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07-30-2009, 08:45 PM #26
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Thanked: 132I cant speak for the others, but if i use a slurry on my Charnley, it basically removes the need to use my 8k(translucent), in the progression...this is why im pretty much decided on backing my Charnley, that im cutting, with a black surgical Arkansas this weekend.
However, since most others use different stones and progressions, they may be able to answer ya better.
mac
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07-30-2009, 08:51 PM #27
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Thanked: 202Reason why I want slurry stone is to find out how it will change characteristics of the hone. As you have already tried can you enlighten us how did you make your slurry? Was it oil or water? Did you use CF slurry stone or anything else?
Thank you
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07-30-2009, 08:53 PM #28
Well I have used a small (credit card size) DMT 325 to raise a slurry on my CF. Seemed to be effective. The same procedure as with the coti, diluting until down to clear water and then going with that.
I haven't the heart to put oil on the stone even though I know it is recommended and has undoubtedly been used on my CF somewhere along the way. I thought about cutting an inch of the stone to have a slurry stone of the same grit but I don't have the heart to do that either. So buying one from another stone is a good option for me.
I haven't used the stone that much and have yet to get to know it. Maybe I will find that the slurry stone is not the best way to go with it but I like to experiment. Someday I may even overcome the aversion to oil.Be careful how you treat people on your way up, you may meet them again on your way back down.
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08-04-2009, 10:14 PM #29
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Thanked: 18Here is my Charnley Forest which I have been using as a finisher for around the past 9 months. I purchased the stone believing it was a light green escher and was quite dissapointed when it arrived, but after lapping it and using it on a few blades, I was ecstatic. At first I used it with a light slurry and couldn't believe how great the edges were after this stone compared to my vintage coticules and eschers. Then I tried with water only and finally I have been using it with honing oil and the results have been even better.
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08-05-2009, 01:19 AM #30
I should say what have you said is right. i cannot go against it. i would like to add a little this is my personal experience. i have plaid with charnley a lot.
if you use it slurry +water charnley will cut a lot faster but as you said edge wont be as fine as without slurry.
The best edge i have got from charnley is with oil without slurry. Specially i like to use charnley exclusively stainless steel blades. charnley is the best for it.My experience.
hope this helps.
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