Thank you all for the advise.

I will definitely be getting the Shapton set in 1k,2k,4k,8k,and 16k for now.

BJ thanks for the advise on the DMT for flattening, I had been concerned with the shapton due to cost. I have to spend my own money (darn it, lol). Bill S, if I can make due with the above mentioned 5 stones I will definitely fill in the blanks at a later date as I do want to get the full set. Of course the 30k will be last due to cost.

Now I just have to order the stones and make the felt strop with diamond spray.

Time to spend money.

Lu