Thread: Help with Naniwa set up

well considering I'm using the barber hone for everythign right now.... I'm pretty patient.

So I understand 3k might be good as my only stone, but which would work better in 1k _k 8k? 3k or 5k?

I have that grit chart, I'll post it here.

Originally Posted by khaos

well considering I'm using the barber hone for everythign right now.... I'm pretty patient.

So I understand 3k might be good as my only stone, but which would work better in 1k _k 8k? 3k or 5k?

I have that grit chart, I'll post it here.

Well if you wanted to have a similar experience as with a Norton 4/8 it would seem from the chart that a 2k or 3 and a 5k would give the same results as the Norton pyramid. Of course the chart addresses the Shapton compared to the Norton and the DMT. The Naniwa isn't included but it may be safe to assume that they being Japanese stones will have a similar grit rating.

Originally Posted by khaos

well considering I'm using the barber hone for everythign right now.... I'm pretty patient.

So I understand 3k might be good as my only stone, but which would work better in 1k _k 8k? 3k or 5k?

I have that grit chart, I'll post it here.

The Shapton stones are exactly what they indicate in grit sizes, or at least close to it. The Nani's seem to be different however. If you are dead set on a 1k _k 8k, then I would go with a 5k. This will give you a decent progression when using the pyramid method and you will still be able to achieve the sharpness you are looking for in a reasonable amount of time.

Ray