Originally Posted by
randydance062449
Really cool idea! It certainly would help with keeping control of all the slurry swarf mess. I don't have the $400 but I do have a stack of 1/4" & 1/2 " thick acrylic. Hmmmm......my project for the day? But, to be honest, what I have found to be very useful is using a 2" thick Aoto or similar stone as a honing base for my stones. It lifts them up high enough that my knuckles don't drag on the table top. So, I would have to incorporate the 2" high pieces into the base.
I don't know what the Japanese use but if any one has a pic I would sure appreciate it.