Thread: Flattering stone

Is this stone good for flattering my Naniwa's?

I have combinations - Naniwa 1/3K, 3/8K and 10k grit, not flattered yet.

Blue Ceramic Flattening Stone

* 300 grit flattening stone
* aluminum oxide abrasive
* 8" x 2 1/8" x 15/16"



Japanese Water Stones

Thanks!

I've never seen that one before but it looks like it will be just fine!

I think also it looks like fine, only is this 300 grit recommended for flattering Naniwa's, or I must go on higher grits? (Somebody recommended 650 grit flattering stone for Naniwa)

The grit you´re lapping your stones with doesn´t really matter that much.
300 will be ok.
But such flattening stones aren´t much apreciated.
A lot of guys including me prefer DMT (325 or C) for lapping,
or some wet/dry sandpaper from the local market and a flat surface
like a granite pile.
You will learn a lot from the wiki entry "lapping 101"

I also have at home wet/dry sandpaper 400 and 600 grit, and I hackle for "laping 101", but, this is easier and fastest way. :-)

These are the grits recommended by Naniwa for flattening

NANIWA Flattening Stone Grain Size 24
recommended for stones with grain size 120 - 1000


NANIWA Flattening Stone Grain Size 60
recommended for stones with grain size 400 - 2000


NANIWA Flattening Stone Grain Size 220
recommended for stones with grain size 1000 - 12000

Hope this helps

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Originally Posted by pliberati

These are the grits recommended by Naniwa for flattening

NANIWA Flattening Stone Grain Size 24
recommended for stones with grain size 120 - 1000


NANIWA Flattening Stone Grain Size 60
recommended for stones with grain size 400 - 2000


NANIWA Flattening Stone Grain Size 220
recommended for stones with grain size 1000 - 12000

Hope this helps

Help a lot!
Thank you!

Is that a stone used for cleaning up brick? If so, I would hesitate to use it on a good hone until you know what it will do. My suggestion is to go either with Naniwa's recommendation or a DMT8C (325 grit). I've used the same D8C for over 6 years and have flattened and restored a lot of hones with it. Put it in the kitchen sink on a piece of rubberized shelf liner and adjust a flow of water over it to wash the swarf away as it forms. The D8C can also be used for multiple purposes including kitchen cutlery, lawn mower blades, and axes. I like a tool that is excellent and has multiple purposes.

Thank you, Howard!
Good sugestion. Do you probably know a price for this stone?