I allways keep my hones submerged in water, was what I ment.I realise that I need some finer sandpaper...should have figured that out, thanks. I always rinse my hones before use, then i keep it my hand for the entire honing process(I seem to get the most consistensy in my strokes then).So I have basically ruled out the contamination from the outside.Great idea to try the other side of the stone, I will try that.Tough I wonder how much I will use it after I get my shapton...
Could it work to first lap the stones with a dmt325, and then buy a dmt1200 and use as a bevel setter/lapping finish stone?