Thread: Chinese Hone

Originally Posted by Zelenbakh

I wonder, what could be the cost of Escher 8' x 3' x 1'?

Eschers don't come in that size neither in 8" x 3" x 1".

Originally Posted by Zelenbakh

" If you have used a high quality natural Belgian stone, the Escher/Thuringian stone is NOT recommended as a final hone, because the edge profiles created by these stones are different and not complementary. A high quality Belgian stone (such as the ones we sell) produces an edge without burrs, therefore that edge is already drawn toward attaining an ideal finish, so you wouldn't gain any advantage by using the Escher."

That's a quote from TimberTools which sells new Thuringians as NOS Eschers, a total scam imo. I wouldn't put any value to that quote.

I've lapped quite a few hard stones and it can save hours by just starting with 120 grit sanding paper/mesh. If you're lapping a soft stone like a Thuringian you can start at a higher grit like 400-600 or if the stone you want to lap is already pretty flat.