Yoicks, that's a strong bond

[Headcrowny]

I neglected to order an adjustable holder and so what I've got before me are a set of naniwas with their cute plastic bases and a DMT 325. When I use the DMT to lap the naniwas they pull such an intense suction that I can't get an easy figure 8 (or figure anything) motion going. I end up doing what I can on one end and then the other. In my fantasies lapping the stones should be easy. But in my reality it isn't.

Any tips? Less water/more water, get the holder for the DMT so I can give it more muscle, ...?

[Laurens]

You could try soapy or more water, or rotating the DMT slightly. I would advise not to force it, you might damage the hone!

[gssixgun]

I use the adjustable stone holder

BUT

I have always envisioned a handle mounted on the back side much like a bridge scope mount is done on a Rifle, one of these days I will try it (been saying that for almost 5 years now )

[Headcrowny]

Soapy water helped! Much better.

[Headcrowny]

That sounds ideal.
I actually had the stone holder checked on my order but when I switched some of the items around managed to uncheck it. Ah well, item for the future.

[bombay]

Are you doing it under running water?

[BobH]

If your kitchen sink is big enough put the DMT in it on top of some nonslip netting and lap under running water.

Bob

[Castel33]

You could try soapy or more water, or rotating the DMT slightly. I would advise not to force it, you might damage the hone!

I think I remember someone taking a hand sander block and affixing that to the back of the DMT with good success.

[eod7]

You need running water or the stone immediately forms a thick paste.

[Headcrowny]

So I've found out!