Thread: 4k/8k or chinese 12k?

Decided to go with the Naniwa 12k. Ordered it today! I almost bought the Naniwa lapping stone but I figured since I won't be using it more than a few times a year I could just do the sandpaper on countertop trick. Anybody have a favorite grit of paper they use? Figured 320 would do the trick.

320-400 is a good choice

thank you everyone for your input, it was a lot of help. And gssixgun, I would have loved to make it, but unfortunately I'm only 19 and have just moved out on my own, meaning that I'm almost dirt poor and have very little extra time lol. But I thank you very mouch for the offer, hopefully I'll be able to mae it another time.

I'll second the thank you. 12k just arrived, can't wait to give it a go.

Just lap it first or you will be wasting your time and steel...good luck!

Thanks! Am planning on stopping by the store and grabbing some wet\dry 320 at some point today.

Originally Posted by nun2sharp

Excuse me, if all you want to do is touch ups, you can buy a barbers hone from someone here (if available in the classifieds) or ebay, and save some money.

+1 on the barbers hone.