Thread: Oil vs Water

I recently aquired a 3 line Swaty that appeared to be in pretty decent shaped so I lapped it and proceeded to give it a try.

Much to my surprise when I tried to wet it the water ran off like I was sprinkling it on a duck's back. The sniff test seemed to indicate oil.

I have cleaned this stone with soap and water several times but I can't seem to get the oil off...it's like someone left it soaking in oil or something. What does seem to work is using it with soapy water or shaving lather.

Am I missing something or is there just no way to convert a previously oiled stone back to water?

if i am not mistaken i remember old school had escher with oil and he did use something take it out oil .i don't know he boiled or used salt.i am sure he will respond your message or check hones section you will find that thread.

i used to fly remote airplanes and an old timer told me to get the oil out of the balsa by spraying K2R on it.. it's like a spray with a bristle top. sure worked but it takes the oil right out of your skin too - had dry skin for several days.

Same with my Swaty. After witnessing the same I just decided lather worked better than water. Never thought about if it had been oiled or not. Might explain it.

You can also try spray on oven cleaner.