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  1. 03-09-2013, 08:10 PM #1
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    Question One flattening stone for all?

    New guy here... Been shaving d/e for awhile and recently ordered my 1st straight razor. As it is truly shave ready, all I will be doing to it is stropping for now; although I do want to learn to hone- just not on my new, professionally sharpened Dovo.

    I plan on learning to hone on an older vintage blade or two, working up to maybe setting the 1st bevel on a new "factory" edge before screwing up the edge on my new 1st shaver...

    Anyway, I plan to get a Norton 4k/8k combo and a Naniwa 12k and maybe an extra bench strop for chromium oxide or diamond spray...

    Finally, my question...
    Can i use the same flattening stone on the 12k Naniwa as the Norton or should they be separate?

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    There is no reason against it. Just remember to clean it between hones to avoid contamination. Many people here use DMT plates.
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    I agree with adrspach - I've been using a diamond plate to lap pretty much all my hones for a while now. Seems to be going OK so far.

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    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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    DMT D8C 325 grit here. Works well.
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    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.
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    Quote Originally Posted by JimmyHAD View Post
    DMT D8C 325 grit here. Works well.
    +1. Great for lapping and knife sharpening too. They're fairly cheap as well, so a good value overall.
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    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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    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.
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    I hope your using a face shield, gloves, and rain gear when you do that.
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