Thread: Did I ruin my brand new DMT-D8C?

I really need to take a pic of what a "Well Worn" DMT 325 looks like A sure fire no fail test is to take a drinking glass to the surface.. If the Diamonds are intact they will scuff the Glass surface a Fingernail is good but a Glass is better.. It also tests high spots

A certified Straight edge will test for flatness on your DMT..

I know this has been solved BUT ... If you put some 3 in 1 oil on the DMT and rub it in with a toothbrush it will lift everything off it rather easily.
I regularly use my DMT to lap barbers hones, natural stones, and man made stones and that's how I get the crap off it.

When lapping stones with oil in them I use a little detergent in the water, keeps the stuff from sticking to the DMT most of the time.

Originally Posted by Lemur

When lapping stones with oil in them I use a little detergent in the water, keeps the stuff from sticking to the DMT most of the time.

The problem here isn't oil, it's that the barber hones are made from a kind of clay. I am not 100% sure that it IS clay ... but it's like clay. So it sticks to the lapping stone.
The oil acts as a solvent, and it also lifts debris because of it's properties.

Thanks for for tips Glen, your videos were the last trigger that convinced me to get the DMT.
Do you have heard of a non flat DMT before ? I am not doubting about mine, just wondering if one can really trust the DMT better than say a thick piece of glass.

Hmmm, 3 in 1 oil ? I will have to give it a shot. Thanks Carl !

Originally Posted by bzhgeek

Thanks for for tips Glen, your videos were the last trigger that convinced me to get the DMT.
Do you have heard of a non flat DMT before ? I am not doubting about mine, just wondering if one can really trust the DMT better than say a thick piece of glass.

Hmmm, 3 in 1 oil ? I will have to give it a shot. Thanks Carl !

No Problem, just don't use it to hone with lol I burned my fingers trying that one out, maybe my fingers are a little soft?

Yes there are "Out of Flat" DMT's and the are warranted by DMT so if it is enough to see a gap of light under a Straight Edge then I would return it..

Keep in mind, we tend to put a bit to much emphasis on Flat, but if you pay for Flat you should get Flat...

ps: DMT makes a Plate Cleaning Kit with a Brass Brush a Special Cleanser and a Rubber in there that works rather well, I bought one off e-bay for $8 shipped...