Thread: Lapping a lapping stone???

Originally Posted by Buckler

Thanks for the input everybody

Im going to try to get a norten set and wondering if that needs to be lapped first. I guess not cause its made for lapping. But you would also asume that they make there hones flat to...?

+Buckler

For about $20 U.S. additional from what the Norton lapping plate costs, I would recommend you purchase a DMT D8C 325 grit diamond lapping plate. It will last for years our outlast you if you're just lapping a small number of stones and it doesn't need to be lapped (you couldn't if you tried). You can also use it to sharpen knives, chisels, etc.

Chris L