Hone Lapping/Bevel Setting w/ DMT
So I just recently purchased a set of 3 8"x3" DMTs the 325, 600 and 1200 with a base to hold them after spending a bunch of time trying to lap my Norton 4k/8k on wet/dry sandpaper and not getting the best results. Seemed like a really good deal with the reviews on them and getting the set new for about $130 with shipping.
I was curious how much of a mess it makes when you lap the norton 4k/8k with the DMT and if you just clean off the DMT with water afterwards without any trouble.
Do you lap with the 325 then finish off lapping with the 600? Does this make a significant difference on the stone?
Also I was thinking about using the 1200 for setting bevels on razors, since I got one from ebay that looks to not have a bevel despite the auction saying it was shave-ready. I tried, it pulled and left a bunch of stubble with the whiskers below my nose.
How many passes does it normally take on the DMT-1200 to set a bevel before going to the Norton 4k/8k? Given a razor in good condition.