Another Norton thread

**MisterZadir** · 04-04-2009, 04:58 PM

I have just purchased a Norton 4k/8k and am looking to lap it (although it looks pretty flat to me).

I read lots of threads and decided against the sandpaper route. I also don't want the Norton lapping/flattening stone due to it needing to be lapped sometimes and it being of no use for anything but lapping.

My conclusion is to buy the DMT 1200 due to it never needing lapping and its possible use on more worn razors before i move onto the 4k, and finally 8k.

The only one I can find at a reasonable price is: https://www.tools4trade.com/shop_pro...px?pid=1005196

Unfortunately its only 6" whereas my norton is 8". Is it possible to move the DMT over the bigger norton stone? I've always read that you do it the other way around but does it make that much difference? The 8" DMT is twice the price of the 6"

Thanks for any help.

**gssixgun** · 04-04-2009, 05:16 PM

You are on the right track, I have the DMT 325 which I bought just for lapping Naturals and Barber's hones...

The 1200 should do a fine job on the Norton 4/8, the initial lapping might take longer than you anticipate if the Norton is normal, they really are not usually all that level...

I would however recommend that you get the largest DMT plate you can possibly afford if lapping is the "primary" purpose it really does make a difference....

**MisterZadir** · 04-04-2009, 05:52 PM

Thanks, but can a smaller DMT be laid on top of the Norton and lapped? Ie. will this result in an even finish?

I've found an 8" DMT, but not sure about it since it doesn't have those small diamond circles on it: https://www.tools4trade.com/shop_pro...px?pid=1005251

**gssixgun** · 04-04-2009, 06:30 PM

The thing is, the 1200 is not the best for lapping in general, but you are trying to get two uses out of one plate, it is possible but like any thing that you try and get a compromise on it is not optimal....

The D8C that the 2nd link is showing is the one I use in 8x3 inch but I believe that is a 325...

I would not put the lapping stone on top of the hone myself, but then again I have never tried it that way....

**MisterZadir** · 04-04-2009, 06:58 PM

Ok a 325 it is then. I guess I wanted the 1200 because it was a nice step down from my 4k. If I ever get a razor in such bad shape that it required 325 then there is no way I would go straight up to 4k anyway.

This is turning into a very expensive hobby!!

**JimmyHAD** · 04-05-2009, 03:55 AM

[quote=MisterZadir;358090]This is turning into a very expensive hobby!![/quote]

Welcome to straight razor shaving.

**Leighton** · 04-05-2009, 05:46 AM

You can buy the duo sharp. They might make a C/F model. 325/600 grit. Plus, it comes in 10". Wish I had enough money to try one out...

**dave5225** · 04-05-2009, 04:03 PM

I lap my Norton 4k/8k with 600 wet/dry paper (just like the instructions that came with hone , said to do). No problems

**deepweeds** · 04-05-2009, 04:59 PM

Originally Posted by dave5225

I lap my Norton 4k/8k with 600 wet/dry paper (just like the instructions that came with hone , said to do). No problems

I do the same, using a plate of glass with the wet/dry paper on it. I first draw the grid of pencil lines on the hone so I know when it's flat.

Caveat: I hone pretty rarely, sharpening just my two razors when they need it. So, not an expert and my Norton doesn't get all that much wear.

**MisterZadir** · 04-05-2009, 07:53 PM

Thanks guys, I think I'm going to try the sandpaper first and if I have any issues I can go for the dmt later.

Yep the Norton manual does say to use 600 grit wet/dry sandpaper but a few members on here had the grit embed in the Norton and it could only be taken out by lapping with another stone.

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