Thread: Is this an okay stone?

Originally Posted by Absur

But using 1000grit W&D paper wouldn't that take ages? At my stones i start at 300grit until its smooth and the 600 and the finish 1000g

The 1k is for checking the stone,or polishing the stone, not final flattening. The Woodcraft stones are often cut pretty nicely, and there's always the chance it will be flat when you get it. Slim chance, but worth checking before you go making a big mess and wasting sandpaper.