Thread: norton

just got a new norton 4-/8k ... any videos on how to prep & level a new hone? then what the next steps are before diving into this thing on my practice straight razor?

Here is a tutorial on flattening waterstones. Here are some honing videos.

In this thread is a set of vids specifically on the Norton 4/8 you don't need the Nagura but it makes things faster and smoother...


http://straightrazorpalace.com/video...-gssixgun.html

I was more talking about the stones themselves. The prep work when you get a brand new one. How to check the level/ set a level stone & restore them if needed. When I slide my blade I can feel the slight undulations in the stone. Does this even matter?

On the 4k side of the Norton you'll have to lap off a quite a bit to get it to the smooth point for proper honing..it's been discussed in a couple of threads..it's a norton thing. Once you get there though they work great.

Originally Posted by gary8152

I was more talking about the stones themselves. The prep work when you get a brand new one. How to check the level/ set a level stone & restore them if needed. When I slide my blade I can feel the slight undulations in the stone. Does this even matter?

Look at the first Wiki article JimmyHAD referenced:

Hone Lapping 101 - Straight Razor Place Wiki

Yes, the undulations matter.

Charles