Well done!:)
Make this a Sticky In the newbies forum, the hone basics forum, and any FAQ that are developed.
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Well done!:)
Make this a Sticky In the newbies forum, the hone basics forum, and any FAQ that are developed.
Admins!, you listening?
I just nominated hone lapping 101 at this location. Go second it somebody! Very nice tutorial, well illustrated.
Of course, Randy. :) I meant to mention in the tutorial thread that you can also use a Norton 1K, which I think is what you use. :)
The Norton lapping stone is 220 grit, I think. To each his own. :)
Josh
I mentioned this last night in the worng thread I think .. but excellent work Josh . The photos are an excellent idea , clear and to the point ..
I look forward to seeing further guidance like that .. My g/f's brother is just starting out so this info is going to be a big help to him ( he also has me for first hand 1 on 1 but this is great ref material )
Garry :tu
Good tutorial. Really cleared up a lot.
Would you use this same method to lap a
Norton flattening stone?
John
John,
I haven't tried flattening a flattening stone. I imagine you'd need to do much the same thing, but with coarser sandpaper. If the flattening stone is aluminum oxide or something similar, it might take a while. The "flattening the flattening stone" thing is why I prefer DMTs. It just removes all doubt. :)
Josh
Josh,
I'd love to see your video. Where can I find it?
Howard,
It's actually a photo tutorial, and it's here.
Before you bust my chops about the pencil grid, I'll quickly state that I normally just look at the color of the hone to see when it's flat. :D I think the pencil grid is good for newbies.
Josh
Thanks Josh, very nice. By the way, I think you should add a link to the photo thread in the first post of this thread. :)
And I've noticed you're not kidding about barber hones. I have the coarse DMT and a small barber hone I thought I'd try lapping. I'm sure I spent half an hour or more and still not quite done (I really needed a break).