Thread: Norton

I am planning on buying a Norton 4K/8K combination stone. I was wondering if these come lapped or do I need to buy the DMT8C as a lapping stone and lap the Norton before using it the first time?

Thanks,
Sachin

You should expect to have to flatten it yourself if you are buying an unused, sealed Norton waterstone

i bought mine and used some 600 grit norton wet/dry paper on a piece of glass and it worked great. i think i used about 4 sheets. seems cheaper then another stone but hey both ways seem to work right.

Originally Posted by hoglahoo

You should expect to have to flatten it yourself if you are buying an unused, sealed Norton waterstone

Thanks. I wasn't too sure about this. So DMT8C and Norton will be a good combination to have then.

Originally Posted by chee16

i bought mine and used some 600 grit norton wet/dry paper on a piece of glass and it worked great. i think i used about 4 sheets. seems cheaper then another stone but hey both ways seem to work right.

Thanks for the suggestion. I think I can use this idea for now. This way I don't have to buy both the stones together (I am a poor graduate student )

I bought a Norton 4/8k a while ago and they need lapping. If you want a cheaper stone than the DTM there is the norton flatteningstone for $28 at www.theperfectedge.com he also have the best prices for the various hones that I have seen yet (norton 4/8k $65 and the DMT $55). Another option is the DMT 325 grit wich is more expensive but it is more durable than the norton flattening stone.

If I were you I would get the D8C ASAP. Sandpaper isn't cheap in the long run and the D8C is so far superior to the Norton flattening stone it is worth the extra $$. You can also use the D8C on knives and for getting chips out of ebay specials.