Two part question about my new stone

The stone is a 16k shapton ceramic on glass.

1a. Do I need to lap the stone before I use it?
b. If so can I use my 1000 grit wet dry paper on glass to do so?

Thanks for all your help.

Jon

you can use a ruler to see if the stone is flat.
as far as what grit, I can't help since I have never used Shaptons.

I have used the Shapton 16K without lapping when new and not had any problems. I use the DMT 325 for lapping though.

Lynn

I check my glass stones by using a reference granite block that is guaranteed dead-flat and some wet/dry sand paper. I take the stone and and draw zig zags from one end to the other, after which, I place it atop of the sad paper and give it a few back and forth strokes. After a few passes, you can lift up the stone and check to see what remains of the pencil marks. Uneven removal of pencil marks show an uneven surface.

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Originally Posted by Lynn

I have used the Shapton 16K without lapping when new and not had any problems. I use the DMT 325 for lapping though.

Lynn

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Ahhh... the voice of experience. Thanks Lynn.