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01-26-2011, 04:53 AM #1
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Thanked: 443You may be thinking of Spyderco stones, which are said to be damaged by lapping, in a way that changes their effective grit. I have no idea why this would be the case, but have read it in a couple of posts by reliable sources.
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01-26-2011, 01:17 PM #2
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Thanked: 1262I know you have to be careful using wet/dry sandpaper. With some of the cheap sandpaper grit from the paper can come loose and embed into the stone.
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01-26-2011, 04:47 PM #3
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Thanked: 25I've never seen grit embedded in a stone as a result of lapping, but I've seen scratches in a stone as a result of lapping. I would advise using the highest grit flattener you can, whether it's diamonds, sandpaper, or whatever. It might take a little longer, but the results will be worth it.
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01-26-2011, 05:37 PM #4
I love the DMT 325 grit plate, use it on everything and lap everything with it, don't worry about issues.
It's great for chipped razors too.
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01-26-2011, 07:35 PM #5
I use all my stones on each other
I just got a Chinese 12K that I used my Norton Flating stone on then I used my 4k on it then my 8K. I am pretty impressed at how well it came out. I also noticed that the 4k and the 8k appear to be cutting better.
This was after I just tried to use the flating stone on the C12k. The shave was good but not where I wanted it to be. I had read an old barber book that the author stated that he used all his stones on each other. I thought what the hell. ( Im not known for being the sharpest tack) I have to admit that after I was finished, all my stones were smoother and when I sharpened the 5 razors that I had waiting I was really suprised with the results. I guess I say if you got them and a little time then rub'em together. These were all waterstones that I was rubbing against each other.
OK, after all this talk of rubbing stuff I think Im going to go see my girlfriend. Later Guys.
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01-26-2011, 08:14 PM #6
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Thanked: 1262I am surprised the norton lapping stone made a dent in the CH12k. That fuggar is hard
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01-27-2011, 12:15 PM #7
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