Thread: Microwaving the Nortons

I know that it may sound stupid but I am thinking of putting my Nortons in the microwave.
I used the stones yesterday and I want to store them in the drawer but they are still wet inside and I may have to wait for days until they are completely dry
Putting them in the microwave for a couple of minutes will dry them fast.

Could that cause any damage to the stones?

Oh my, that sounds like a very bad idea.
Getting the water trapped inside the stone boiling cannot be good for the stone...
No, I think I would leave it out until fully dried, the heck with how that makes your bench or table look

You'd want to slowly heat it. You could try an oven on a really low setting, or just set it in a warm sunny spot.

I would recommend just finding some non-enclosed place to store them so you don't have to worry about drying them.

I think that if you put the Microwave setting on high for five minutes you'll wind up with a 30K Shapton.

Originally Posted by ace

I think that if you put the Microwave setting on high for five minutes you'll wind up with a 30K Shapton.

Great idea!

I'm thinking you're most likely to end up with a bunch of little Nortons.

And possibly a new microwave.

Ever throw a submerged river rock in a campfire,be carefull.

just wrap them in a towel and let it soak out the water for a day
let the stones then dry @ room temp if they need more time.

I put an egg in the mircowave once.... Blew the door off...Just sayin'...Trapped moisture... Heat + expansion... = bad idea..

Don't do it. But if you do, take a video.