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  1. 09-02-2012, 04:03 PM #1
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    Default Atoma diamond plates for lapping

    Does anyone have any experience with this plate for lapping? And if so should one go for the 400 or 1200?
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    Go with the 400 grit for general lapping. I like it much better than the 325 DMT. Lighter, no sticking, flatter, only drawback is that it isn't as nice for sharpening than the DMT, but I use it only for lapping, so thats not a problem for me.
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    It depends on what you are lapping IMO. I have both the 400 and 1200 Atomas and both get used for lapping. Anything under an 8k, I use the 400 generally. I mainly use the 1200 to lap, clean, and generate slurry on most of my finishers when necessary.

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    I use the Atoma 1200 on my Japanese natural finishers. DMT for all my other hones.
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    I have no issues with my dmt1200 Diamond Plate
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    What about break in procedures? I know the DMT's require break in procedures before lapping a good hone, but do the Atomas also require a break in procedure, and if so, is it the same as the procedure we use on DMT's?
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    I have the 140 and the 1200, like them both for lapping, both more durable than the corresponding DMT plates IMO.
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    Quote Originally Posted by RazorTalkin View Post
    What about break in procedures? I know the DMT's require break in procedures before lapping a good hone, but do the Atomas also require a break in procedure, and if so, is it the same as the procedure we use on DMT's?
    just lap away not break in required
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    Unless you see obvious high spots evidenced by scratches in your stone there is no need to break in an Atoma for stone lapping.
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    Sharpen some kitchen knifed that aren't serrated for a few days..the dmt diamond plates NEED to be broken in to be used effectively
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