Bit of a cross post here. Jim, from our Texas meet, came up with a thoroughly brilliant idea. Put the stone on a scale, tare it, then hone on it to examine your consistency in honing pressure!
See the setup here (and envy the pork loin....)
Jorge, the guy with the hat, has mastered the 'feather touch'.
http://straightrazorpalace.com/get-t...-texas-55.html