Thread: DMT DIA flat Plate

Originally Posted by LameBMX

So what, its a D11XX they double check the flatness on? I have not taken an machinists rule to any of my Diasharps, but they are more than flat enough for my purposes. I wonder what the actual difference in the hard coating on the product? Does a machinist grade flatness and hardcoating justify the increase in price given a quick glance shows the D11X to be 60 bucks.

I can tell you that the same grit in the 8" DMT (120grit) feels and performs different.

Originally Posted by Kingfish

I can tell you that the same grit in the 8" DMT (120grit) feels and performs different.

How so Mike, better .... worse ... or just different ?

Originally Posted by JimmyHAD

How so Mike, better .... worse ... or just different ?

I like the finish it leaves better than my xxc 8" plate, scratches are more uniform. Could be from it being a little flatter and the larger size. Makes lapping effortless.

Originally Posted by Kingfish

I like the finish it leaves better than my xxc 8" plate, scratches are more uniform. Could be from it being a little flatter and the larger size. Makes lapping effortless.

Interesting. I always felt the 8" was 'good enough'. If it is truly flat I can see where a 10" would be even better. The scratches on my XX are annoying to me. To the extent that I only use it for initial lapping of stones that need a lot of work. Once reasonably flat I go 325 from there on out. Still, you've piqued my interest in the 10" plate. Doesn't take much to do that.