Thread: DMT Bench Whetstone

Hi,

I'm thinking of buying a DMT Bench Whetstone to lap my 4k/8k Norton as I don't really like using sandpaper for it.

I was thinking of getting on of these, but I'm not really sure what grit would be best:

http://www.axminster.co.uk/product.a...sfile=1&jump=0

Also, I was thinking of using it to lap a 12k stone from classicshaving:

http://www.classicshaving.com/catalo...44/5202698.htm

Finally, I'm not sure if it's necessary to buy the normal size, or to if I could get away with buying a mini one:

http://www.axminster.co.uk/product.a...file=1&jump=12


Thanks for any help,

Steven

I use and recommend a DMT D8C 3" x 8" continuous plate for lapping. It's a 325 mesh.

Several members have used it to lap the Chinese 12k. It is far superior to the mini when lapping (24 sq." vs. 2 1/2 sq."). The D8C is also useful for household knives and big razor dings/repairs.

Yeah for lapping i'd go for the DMT 325 thats what a few guys use here to lap stones .. If your looking to use a DMT for honing I'd go for the DMT 1200 , I bought a DMT 1200 from Axminster amongst some other stones . Good company with a fast delivery ..

So is the continous DMT better for lapping?

Steven

IMO, yes. More diamonds per square inch. You might need to rinse a bit more often than w the polka-dot models.

Get the 8X3 DMT-C without the holes for lapping.