Another Norton thread

[Spatterdash]

The main reason I'm thinking about using a DMT D8EE for my honing (along with a chromium oxide paddle) was this Norton-sandpaper issue of grit.

Getting grit caught in the stone has been mentioned numerous places. Lapping struck me as a pain already, but the grit was the final decider for me. I'd like to see this addressed as well. If using another lapping stone is the solution to the grit, I'd just soon avoid the Norton.

[smythe]

The Norton a a very good stone, however, when you lap with sandpaper or another stone there may be gits form the sandpaper embedded in the stone... so never forget... when you are done lapping, simply brush the stone with a soft bristle brush or a plastic scouring pad under running water to remove them.