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Thread: One flattening stone for all?
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03-09-2013, 10:46 PM #1
I have the Shapton Steel Plate and add grit to suit what I want to do to the stone. it works for all stones. of course it is not really a stone.
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03-09-2013, 10:49 PM #2
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03-10-2013, 12:01 AM #3
Are you flattening or lapping ? eg a faulty Norton that needs 1/8" or more removed would need a coarser medium than something for everyday use, if time is an issue.
If you'r not honing often. a flat surface & a variety of wetndri papers could serve you but a lot of us use diamond plates like the DMT or Atoma.“The white gleam of swords, not the black ink of books, clears doubts and uncertainties and bleak outlooks.”
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03-10-2013, 01:29 AM #4
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03-10-2013, 01:58 AM #5
Well I already own a DMT 8" coarse but its the style with the un-perforated end zone area... Probably not ideal. I only expect to need to do upkeep on a yet to be acquired stones...
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03-10-2013, 03:31 AM #6
I'd say get one of these for each hone
DMT DIA-FLAT Lapping Plate - Amazon.com
Just to be on the safe side...
I also advice to always wear a helmet when walking on pavement!
No, seriously, just clean it of.
Some stones can be quite sticky and leave a residue on the plate,
I get it off with a plastic scraper and some detergent.Hur Svenska stålet biter kom låt oss pröfva på.
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03-10-2013, 03:37 AM #7
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03-10-2013, 03:40 AM #8
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03-11-2013, 02:46 PM #9
Went with a DMT D8C 325... Thx...
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03-11-2013, 03:03 PM #10
I use a DMT 325 but am still new at learning all the skills that go along with straight razor shaving. Stick with it, it only gets better.
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