Thread: The ugly Thuringian

I found this long forgotten 9-1/4" x 2" x 1-1/4" stone while going through some boxes. It appears to have once been longer but the ends were partially cut through and then broken off. One edge displays a course cross hatching but the opposite edge was drilled, lead filled, drilled again and tapped at the ends for mounting to something. It ocures to me I once had a 2" x 2" x X" stone that was similarly tapped for mounting but it was disposed of years ago. I only post this because the treatment is so unusual (and brutal). Ever seen anything like this? And please pardon my absence, I hope everyone's been well, Jeff

Jeff interesting stone. thank you for pic's

Looks like a good hone, despite the crude surgery. Are you going to lap it, or is it not worth that much effort? If you sawed off an inch, you would have a nice hollow rubbing stone! Thanks for the pics.

Couldnt resist photoshopping a bit...hope ya dont mind? If you dont like it, i can take it down.
Definately an interesting history, with this Thuringian hone.

Many thanks,

Mac

Wow Mac, that is my towel color! I've been using this MVC-FD75 for many years and still haven't learned how to get the colors right, perhaps time for a new camera. And yes, though I have a nicer comparable I will lap at least one side.

Couldn't tell you anything about this hone, but thank you for the pictures and welcome back!

Wow, thats just strange!