Thread: DMT D8C 325 DISAPPOINMENT!

Originally Posted by pelicano

I always wondered about those perforated plates. I have a continous and it's been weird since I've used it to lap. I take it from what you are saying, they're good for lapping, but not for razors?

Thanks

To be honest, I don't really know if the perforated plate should only be used for lapping, and continuous plate only for razors. But that's how it's shaken out for me trying both. The perforated plate is just less hassle and more effective for lapping in my experience.

I've lapped a number of stones with a coarse continuous plate, but I've never put a razor on my coarse perforated plate at the same grit. I'm pretty sure it would work fine, but something about running a razor's edge (even a damaged razor) across a perforated diamond plate just gives me the willies.

Originally Posted by FatboySlim

To be honest, I don't really know if the perforated plate should only be used for lapping, and continuous plate only for razors. But that's how it's shaken out for me trying both. The perforated plate is just less hassle and more effective for lapping in my experience.

I've lapped a number of stones with a coarse continuous plate, but I've never put a razor on my coarse perforated plate at the same grit. I'm pretty sure it would work fine, but something about running a razor's edge (even a damaged razor) across a perforated diamond plate just gives me the willies.

If your perforated plate is well broken in it is okay for damaged razors. I tried and was able to take out a few chips from a couple of blades I did not care about. I agree the continuous plates are better for blades, but the others do work. And, yes, it feels creepy the first time you try it.

My DMT 325 is gray and grungy but still works just fine. I have a DMT 1200 for bevel setting that I like and alternate between that and a couple of 1K stones.