Sure . Before 1000 wet sandpapper.
Some stones are a pain to lap and
Norton oilstone or any other Siliconcarbide or aloxite sharpening stone will do.

Dmt 325 is ok but some slates are so hard that the dmt will wear out.
Quote Originally Posted by Hirlau View Post
Really?
Help me to understand & learn; you lap fine natural hones with old Norton oil stones?