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06-01-2008, 05:25 AM #13
Like Josh, lap my stones after each use. That way I can always start my next honing session with a flat hone. When I am removing nicks on my norton 1000 / 4000 I sometimes lap in between too.
Think of it like this: if you lap after each use, you only need to remove a tiny bit of material, so it will be done very quickly. If you wait, you need to spend a lot more time.
I heartily recommend using a flattening stone.
They are a lot quicker than the sandpaper, a lot less messy, and easier to use.
The norton flattening stone costs 30$, and in bang per buck it was the best investment I ever made for honing.
Currently I am using a DMT 325 grit (55$). It cuts a bit slower, but the diamond plate can also handle all other types of stone without problems.Til shade is gone, til water is gone, Into the shadow with teeth bared, screaming defiance with the last breath.
To spit in Sightblinder’s eye on the Last Day