Originally Posted by
CableDawg
I didn't bother with the Shaptons because they were brand new. The lapping plate is about $279, so I might purchase that next month.
The Nortons came with a resurfacing stone, but I'm hoping I don't have to resurface a new stone right out of the box. Not a biggie if that's what someone would recommend.
I remember reading somewhere that it wasn't a necessity to have the lapping plate for the Shaptons and that something else could be used. They looked great right out of the box.