Thread: Can I use DMT 1200 grit for bevel setting, and also lapping Norton 4k/8k, Naniwa 12K?

I use the XC for lapping and removing large chips/correcting spine problems. I'd have gotten an XXC if it had been the same price, but XC was cheaper when I bought. It works fine. When lapping I make sure to clear the grit every few seconds as the slurry is what I understand creates the threat of damage to the lower grit plates (Using higher grit ones is just a bad idea period from what I've heard).

I DID use the Fine (600grit) on three stones before I bought the XC. But I only used it under fast running water and anytime the stone sealed to the plate I ran it off the side and washed both surfaces thoroughly to avoid the "vacuum" occuring. It's NOT worth the trouble. If you want to lap just buy an XXC, XC or C. I'd recommend the XXC unless it would cost much more. NONE of them are any good for razors OTHER than removing large amounts of metal, and ANY can go straight to a 600grit (Fine) and likely even a 1200 (VF) just fine. There are times when I wish I had the XXC over even my XC when I'm chewing away at razors.

If you only need to lap stones once (Say if you just bought a finisher to maintain a few razors and aren't restoring a large amount of razors), tile/glass and paper/paste is probably the best option. However some stones are pretty damn hard. I'd guess if I'd done both my swaty's on paper I'd have used at least $30 in paper just for those two stones. By now I figure my DMT has saved me money.