Thread: Norton stones

I just ordered my norton stones, got the 220/1000, 4000/8000 and lapping stone. Lets see if I can handle this lol

-dan-

[QUOTE=sinnfein;738199]I just ordered my norton stones, got the 220/1000, 4000/8000 and lapping stone. Lets see if I can handle this .

I intend to get the stones too,let us know the results after you do it

cheers
(moonbeam

Congrats! They are great for learning on and beyond.

The "classics" still work great! Be sure to lap your hones, especially the 4k, before you use them the first time.

Hey those are the same stones i got recently as well. They work well I also got a chinese 12k stone. Its great to shave with a razor you put an edge on for the first time.

i was also looking at a 12K stone but will have to wait for another pay day or two. i was looking at the shapton 12K, this one to be exact

Amazon.com: #12000 Grit Ceramic (Cream) Professional Series Water Stone - Shapton: Industrial & Scientific

any thoughts on that one? is 132.00 a good price? thanks

-dan-

I just broke out my Norton's the other day. Oldie's but Goodies...That combo set is well worth the money. You need to lapp them pretty well, At first, they'll feel rough to the touch, and you need to get them smooth. You may have to lapp beyond flatness. Do so under running water....

I honed up a Duck on the Nortons, and finished on a Vintage Escher, I got a nice buttery smooth edge.

Originally Posted by sinnfein

i was also looking at a 12K stone but will have to wait for another pay day or two. i was looking at the shapton 12K, this one to be exact

Amazon.com: #12000 Grit Ceramic (Cream) Professional Series Water Stone - Shapton: Industrial & Scientific

any thoughts on that one? is 132.00 a good price? thanks

-dan-

Have you thought about a chinese 12k. I have never used a shapton before. The chinese was about $36 i think from TheInvisibleedge

You can handle it. Use magnification and examine the blades before you do anything so you'll know what happened after you've honed. I recommend the Radio Shack Illuminated Microscope for about $12.