Thread: Belgium vs Norton

The "like with like" comment is mainly about generating a slurry when I need a slurry. Lapping is an entirely different matter. I am not aware of the grit size of the Norton flattening stone so I cannot comment onit. Perhaps someone else will do so. .

Hope this helps,

Originally Posted by senorswiss

What about the Norton flattening stone? http://www.craftsmanstudio.com/html_p/N!LWS.htm (It is the right-most picture of the four thumbnails) Is there a reason I should not go this route? It is much cheaper than buying another waterstone...

Thanks

Originally Posted by randydance062449

The "like with like" comment is mainly about generating a slurry when I need a slurry. Lapping is an entirely different matter. I am not aware of the grit size of the Norton flattening stone so I cannot comment onit. Perhaps someone else will do so. .

Hope this helps,

The Norton flattening stone is pretty coarse, I'd guess about 250 grit.

E

So does that mean that it should not be used on the 4k/8k? I mean, it's not lapping with like vs. like, but Norton provides it for that very purpose right?

Senorswiss,
I agree with Randy's comment, "like with like" meaning only to raise the slurry. This is not the intent of the Norton lapping stone. It is coarse for one purpose only, to flatten other stones, not make a slurry so I fel Randy's comment stands.
Norton does make a Nagura stone specifically for it's fine water stones. Very few website show them but they are out there with some searching.

Tony

Originally Posted by senorswiss

So does that mean that it should not be used on the 4k/8k? I mean, it's not lapping with like vs. like, but Norton provides it for that very purpose right?

It removes a LOT of material from the hone and also leaves some of itself behind (at least on the 4K), which has to be rubbed out with your hand under water. It's not for working up a slurry, but just to flatten if you have a lot of material to remove. After the Norton flatenning stone I go to 400 grit sandpaper and then 1200 grit sandpaper on 1/4" glass.

E

I see. Thanks guys.

[QUOTE=ericm]I'm happy with my Shapton 15K stone. I've been using it to finish off my razors after the Norton 8K. I just bought a coticule, but haven't had it long enough to know how it compares.

I find the coticule is best used after the 8K Norton and then on to the 15K Shapton.

Monte

Originally Posted by Lynn

I really enjoys seeing you fellas pontificate......lol. Lynn

I enjoys it too And this thread needs a bump.

I was half way through and ready to start commenting on some of the quoted prices before I realized this was 2 and a half years old. Great thread though.

Originally Posted by JCitron

I was half way through and ready to start commenting on some of the quoted prices before I realized this was 2 and a half years old. Great thread though.

It's one of the many great threads buried deep in the archives, some of these old honing threads are really nice.