Quote Originally Posted by kevint View Post
What is the substrate the paper is on?

Where did you learn to make circular motions. Sometimes circles are ok but imho most prone to inaccuracy.

I would agree that the corners are not all that important.
I put the paper on a piece of finished marble slab (about 10" X 5") and I learned to use circular motions from SRP wiki "lapping 101". It said you could use circles or figure 8's according to your preference.

I really appreciate everybody's input, especially the very relieving advice/confirmation that the corners could be left alone for now.

And BTW stimpy, thanks for putting the idea in my head that my stone may be possessed as I go into my first attempt at honing!