Thread: got my norton 4k/8k but need to lap it confusion with DMT plates can you help

Originally Posted by henryconchile

I talked with DMT customer service a few months ago about the DMT 325 before buying it. They said it was not designed for lapping, but they see that many people are using it for lapping anyway. (I was not surprised there.) She also recommended their new DMT lapping plate, which is specifically designed for lapping. It looks like a great plate, if you are willing to spend the extra money for it.

It says this right in their product description...

Perfect for flattening plane soles, irons and chisel backs—even conventional and water stones

Originally Posted by stevenn21

there is 1 pit in the white side but when i try to get it out more pits surface so i tried to hone anyway but the razor wont even get sharp enough to cut arm hair whats wrong????

Hard to say....Is the bevel set do you know?

What you might want to try is to do some circles (Watch Lynn or gssixgun's videos on Youtube) on the 4k with a little slurry raised (you can use just sandpaper to raise a slurry). After 40x circles on both sides, then follow it up with 10-15 X-Strokes and see where you're at...

also the gold 8k side has dark patches on it

yes i have tried this circle method without sucess

Originally Posted by stevenn21

also the gold 8k side has dark patches on it

Lap until the dark patches are gone. The hone should have one uniform color & texture.

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