Quote Originally Posted by jamesm View Post
How bad do you think the norton lapping stone is? I have been using the Norton Lapping Stone (and only that one) since i got the kit a few years back, but haven't tried anything else; I *think* it's been giving me good results, but don't have anything to compare it to.
Personally, I think it is junk. The reason is that it is very soft. Much softer than othe rnorton stones. So any mistakes during use will dish it out.
Given the small difference in price, I'd buy a DMT325 grit diamond plate. That will stay flat, and last a lifetime. The norton lapping plate is ok for using, but you have to chck regularly whether it is still flat or not.