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which one is good to use in any other stones.
Example lap coticule's. escher 's japanese etc.
Let me say this
i was thinking about this Diamond Glass Lapping Plate but find out it is not GOOD FOR rest of the hones?except shaptons strange?
any input guys?
My 325 grit DMT works well on everythign i have throw at it so far.
coticule, bbw, nortons, naniwas, barber hones. I think i have read if you are going to lap a lot of barber hones, the D8X(i think that is it), the 220 grit dmt, is better.
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Originally Posted by hi_bud_gl
Sham,
I use the DGLP on other stones (Norton and naturals as well). It works very well. I am no expert, but I was told that in order to maximize the effectiveness of a natural stone that you want to lap it with something like the DGLP to do the heavy work and then use a 4k stone to do a little more after that. I did that and my Japanese natural stone performs quite well (I've also still been able to use my DGLP effectively as well). My understanding is that the only thing that you want to avoid on the DGLP is lapping anything lower than 500 grit.
Hope this helps
I have used my GDLP for coticules, eschers, my asagi, Norton and of course, Shaptons with no problems at all. Shapton cautions you to avoid using it on coarse grit stones and I don't think I would use it on something really hard like a Spyderco or maybe a barber hone. Other than that, I use mine for everything.
Don't wanna rain on anyone's parade but the GDLP should not be used on naturals search out ChrisL's very extensive write up about the plate...at $280 I am not taking a chance..
I use mine on Naniwas, Shaptons, and my Nortons that is all, never anything else...(Nothing under 1k on those either)
The DMT's in 120 and 325 cut everything else down to size...
Glen, I remember Chris having to return a GDLP. I don't recall exactly what he lapped with it. Like Bill S I've done my coticules and Eschers with it routinely along with my shaptons and naniwas, nortons too. So far so good.
I would never lap an unknown natural or synthetic with it though. If it is under 500 grit shapton says don't lap it with the GDLP. I keep it a 1k or above just to be safe. I wonder if Chris might have just got a defective plate ?
I am sure you guys are probably right and it will work fine....
BUT I have other things to spend $300 on so I follow the directions with all my Shapton stuff... No soap, no hot water, no leaving the stones wet, and no Naturals on my plate :)
Remember the wife calls me "OCD Boy" for a good reason :rofl2::rofl2:
Could you provide a link. I've been looking without luck. Thanks. FWIW, I did see where he was talking about lapping a coticule with it, but nothing negative was mentioned.Quote:
Originally Posted by gssixgun
Thanks, Glen
DMT D8C, and for tough jobs, like Barber Hones, The D8XX. They're great and multi purpose...and a lot cheaper than the DGLP....
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Originally Posted by richmondesi
Here we go with his whole story
I found the beginning
http://straightrazorpalace.com/show-...-like-lot.html
Found more
http://straightrazorpalace.com/honin...verything.html
Eureka !!!!
http://straightrazorpalace.com/advan...as-issues.html
There are all I can find for you...
does dmt has 10 or 11 inch long 325? i know they do have 8 inch long one.
DMT Dia-Sharp D8C 8x3x3/8 in.
thank you guys
I think it is this thread here ....
+1 on the OCD. I used to put my shaptons in the dish drainer and let them air dry. As soon as I got the naniwas I started to rinse them off and towel dry them as soon as I'm done, separate paper towels for each grit. Now I do that with all of my stones except the nortons. :rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by gssixgun
Sham they've got a 10" IIRC but I've done everything with the 8" including the long Charnley I got from you and the 10" coticule from Tony Miller. So far so good. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by hi_bud_gl
i did some searching.
Apparently he returned the plate for a refund. From a post I found in oct, the GDLP was never replaced and dmt's are used now.
ChrisL, ChrisL! Come out wherever you are!!!!
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Originally Posted by gssixgun
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Originally Posted by JimmyHAD
Huge plus +1
The 8 inch fits that rubber footed stone holder ($16) perfect too
Here is one that says up to 10 in thorugh
http://www.woodzone.com/Merchant2/me...de=Woodworking
Some of us have to work for a living. :rofl2:Quote:
Originally Posted by Slartibartfast
I followed that thread closely at the time. I thought Harrelson should have done something a lot more quickly than he did. Chris could have gotten another plate IIRC but he was so turned off by the whole experience that he decided to opt for the refund. If your DMT is ruined your out fifty bucks while a GDLP is like 5 DMTs in cost. :shrug: I've been lucky in that all of my plates are still going strong .... knocking on wood.
Come on, Glen.....take a walk on the wild side:pQuote:
Originally Posted by gssixgun
I use a 120 DMT for major lapping, followed by 320 Sandpaper to smooth out the surface. I do not have a 325 dmt, so I just wrap the sandpaper on the 120 DMT and go from there.The sandpaper piece lasts for a long time too.
Sham-
I recently bought a 10" DMT duosharp for lapping (and I guess coarse work if I need it.
I obviously am a junior member and have only lapped 3 nanis, a thury, a jnat, a swaty and some slate on it, by my opinion of it is quite good. Everything it just chews through. (the swaty it is not as fast but I think that is reasonable lol) They now make a continuous 10x4 but I think it is more expensive.
Also for arguments sake, 8x2.75= 22 sq inches, and 10x4= 40 sq inches so even if half the surface is holes (which it isn't- I can't tell you exactly how much it is but I can prove geometrically it is not half) you still have at least the same number of diamonds or more, but a nice big plate.
Also it has a plastic core so it is much lighter, (I do not think this makes it much less stiff- moment of inertia and all that jazz, just look at an i-beam if you need proof) I think the holes help with stiction (even the DGLP has an interrupted surface), and you have the benefit of two grits for the price of one.
Here was my lengthy review and observations:
http://straightrazorpalace.com/hones...ing-plate.html
I had no trouble holding it in my hand, and it has a rubber mat it comes with the works well. I don't know about stone holders or any of that. I can see why a smaller hone would be nice but honestly I think having a nice big surface to work with is helpful to me. YMMV. I use mine like a washboard. Same as honing. More area per stroke=faster work.