Thread: removing a few chips

Just trying to find the best method to remove a couple of chips out of an e-bay special. I have a dmt 325 lapping plate. Or do i need some 220 paper.What kind of strokes should i use? thanks

Most small chips can be removed on a 1K using circular strokes. I usually work in series of 20 circles (easy to count) going both directions. Try 40 circles each direction followed by 10 X strokes and examine the edge to see if you got rid of them. You are actually setting the bevel in the same exercise. Some may be pesky and take an additional 40 or 80 strokes in both directions, maybe more.

For bigger chips, I usually will work circles on a 220 grit stone until gone. If the bevel is not too flattened, I will also use a layer of tape on these.

Have fun,

Lynn

Lynn

Ya might wanna listen to that Lynn guy I heard he knows a thing or two


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Lynn who?

Always seems you get a straight forward, clear and dependable solution from Lynn.

I do about the same thing, 320 diamond plate, circle strokes usually 20 or 30 per side, 15 X passes, look and repeat. When I think I have it I will go to a 600 diamond plate to clean it up a little. Same thing, 20 circular each side and 15 to 20 X's. Then back to 320 if more grinding is needed.

I get it all out before I start working up the grits. Remember the low grits are for stock removal, the high grits are to polish out the striations from the previous grit stone. Get the bevel right on the low grit (no chips even bevel) then start working up to your finishing stone. Dont leave a small spot and figure it will work out as you go up the stones. It is right, or it is wrong, there is nothing in between.