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    Looking in the Graingers catalog, and online at Woodcraft, see that DMT makes a 9 micron whet stone, which would be the same as 1800 grit. Anyone ever uses one for a beginning hone for setting a bevel? It's a bit finer than a 1K Norton etc, but since it's diamond, I have heard that they cut fairly quick.
    Just curious. WoodCraft has them for about 46 dollars and a little higher at Grainger.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Gibbs View Post
    Looking in the Graingers catalog, and online at Woodcraft, see that DMT makes a 9 micron whet stone, which would be the same as 1800 grit. Anyone ever uses one for a beginning hone for setting a bevel? It's a bit finer than a 1K Norton etc, but since it's diamond, I have heard that they cut fairly quick.
    Just curious. WoodCraft has them for about 46 dollars and a little higher at Grainger.
    DMT lists it as 1200, but yeah it is a very fast bevel setter. You want to make sure you break it in very well before taking your razors to it.

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    +1 on the break in; it's essential you remove those stray bits of nickel or else they'll chip & otherwise tear up your edge. Rub an old chisel across it w/ soapy water & light pressure for 10 min. or so & that should do it.

    It does cut deep, but there's a way I've found to remove that deep scratch pattern (after watching one of Glen's honing videos). When you lap your 8K, leave the resulting slurry on & do 10 x-strokes on the slurry before going to the 4K. That should do it. Cosmetically, it's not the prettiest on the spine as you still might have a bit left there, but the tip of the bevel (i.e. the part you shave with) should be just fine.

    Overall, it's a fast, simple, reliable way to get a bevel set. I routinely use mine when I have anything serious to remove. If you're honing someone else's razor & don't want that ugly pattern left over on parts of the spine, you could always use a layer of tape too. Personally I don't bother, but then if I had a really nice looking razor I might make the effort. YMMV.
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    Gibbs;
    You can use the DMT1200 for a bevel setter. There are better stones for bevel setting. It's a bit harsh in my opinion, use some dish soap with water and go with light strokes. I use my 1200 to raise a slurry on my other stones.
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    I agree with Mike that they are harsh. I used to use one when I had some micro chips to remove on ebay specials and then follow with a Naniwa 1k. Now I am using that Chosera 1k and it is way good.
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    Chosera 1K? Good for setting a bevel?
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    THe more I read about that 1k Chosera, the more I think I might want to get one! AFter I get my Shoubudani & I get my business to pick up, that is.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Gibbs View Post
    Chosera 1K? Good for setting a bevel?
    Oh yes, it is a wonderful stone for bevel setting. I have several, including the DMT Extra fine, and the Chosera 1K is my go to weapon of choice when a bevel needs to be set.
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    +1 on the Chosera, thats my go to bevel setter. Whether I go shapton or naniwa afterwards, I always start with the chosera.

    Great stone! it's a fast cutter, doesn't leave a deep scratch pattern and responds well to touch and pressure.

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    Stubear, or others, Where does one find info onthe Chosera?
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