NORTON 4/8?

**willy** · 01-18-2009, 02:56 PM

Need some advice
I got the norton 4000-8000 stone and need to know if there is anything I need to do to it before use.
Also do I need a slurry while sharping on it?
If it needs lapped can I do it with sand papper (what grit?)

**JimmyHAD** · 01-18-2009, 03:07 PM

The slurry stone on a 4/8 is not necessary. Here is a great thread on lapping with sandpaper.

**hi_bud_gl** · 01-18-2009, 03:09 PM

it needs to be inside water at least 30 minuts(i did keep for a year)before using it.yes you can lap with sandpaper find flat surface,No slurry.

**willy** · 01-18-2009, 03:11 PM

Thanks guys!

**Lynn** · 01-18-2009, 03:51 PM

The 4K side of the new combo stones is fairly gritty. I have been lapping them down approximately 1/8 inch until the 4K side feels really smooth. The 8K side when new just needs to be lapped for flattening.

Lynn

**mysticguido** · 01-18-2009, 04:01 PM

Originally Posted by Lynn

The 4K side of the new combo stones is fairly gritty. I have been lapping them down approximately 1/8 inch until the 4K side feels really smooth. The 8K side when new just needs to be lapped for flattening.

Lynn

Lynn, should lapping the Norton be the first thing to do when you get them.

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