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  1. 01-12-2011, 08:59 PM #1
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    Default Lapping Spyderco UF

    Lemme tell you; it takes time! For sure one of the hardest thing to do.

    If you ever plan to do it, think twice...
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    Quote Originally Posted by offshoot View Post
    Lemme tell you; it takes time! For sure one of the hardest thing to do.

    If you ever plan to do it, think twice...
    Actually don't lap it. it never been advised .
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    Quote Originally Posted by offshoot View Post
    Lemme tell you; it takes time! For sure one of the hardest thing to do.

    If you ever plan to do it, think twice...
    Why should you lap it?
    'That is what i do. I drink and i know things'
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    Quote Originally Posted by hi_bud_gl View Post
    Actually don't lap it. it never been advised .
    Yes sir, BUT there's another school, which tells by lapping the circular pattern off from its surface, it becomes better. Didn't know what rule to follow, I decided to do it anyway.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Sailor View Post
    Why should you lap it?
    Yup, that is the question. Originally I got the idea from here...

    SMF :: View topic - Spyderco UF
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    When it come to the super hard stones the best rule is to lap them only if they are dished in the center or else return them for a refund.

    That's my opinion and I sticking to it!
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    +1... I lapped my UF before I realised there was a warranty to cover dished stones.
    Teach me to read the instructions hehe.

    I found the quickest way was to use coarse, water based, automotive valve grinding paste on glass followed by fine. I would bet going thru a progression of silicon carbide powders would be even faster as auto pastes contain a proportion of aluminium oxide which won't have as much effect.
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    I used DMT plates to lap/deglaze mine, then sold it.
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    Quote Originally Posted by wsfarrell View Post
    I used DMT plates to lap/deglaze mine, then sold it.
    Which DMT(s)?
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    Lapping a Spyderco with a DMT is a good way to end up with a useless Spyderco and a useless DMT. The "grit" of the Spyderco is imparted by its factory lapping. That is why the F and UF hones have different apparent "grits" yet are made with the same material. The cutting capacity of the hone comes from the factory surface, NOT the material within the hone. This is analogous to a file--it's cutting capacity is due to the depth of gouges cut into it rather than some characteristic of the iron.
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