Thread: Lapping Plates

I have both and agree that atomas are better quality, however for heavy work, I use wet/dry. I use my atomas for touchups only. At $100 for an atoma you can buy LOTS of sandpaper though and in different grits.

Does anyone know any pros and cons of a dmt dia flat lapping plate.

I use a 12"x12" piece of granite slab with varying grits of sandpaper. Simple, effective, works every time. Oh. fits nicely in a sink as well.

Originally Posted by owen88

Does anyone know any pros and cons of a dmt dia flat lapping plate.

The pros are they are easy and very handy. The cons are the expense(atomas are about $100 each for one grit only) they can wear out, the diamonds can get stuck in your hone(sandpaper grit can also). If you buy a coarse lapping plate for a natural stone, you still need to smooth it out with something else.

The Dia Flat is much bigger than the standard DMT and Atoma plates. The Dia Flat is specifically designed as a lapping plate while the other DMTs are not. I don't know if Atomas are intended to be lapping plates but they certainly do the job well. The Dia Flat is overkill for most razor guys because it is only reasonable for lapping but is a bit too coarse for refreshing a hone surface or for creating slurry.