Results 1 to 10 of 16
Like Tree3Likes

Thread: Setting the Bevel/ Using Coarser Stones Question

Threaded View

  1. #2
    ace
    ace is offline
    Senior Member blabbermouth ace's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2010
    Location
    Virginia
    Posts
    3,362
    Thanked: 581

    Default

    Grits coarser than 4K are used when 4K either won't do the job or does it too slowly. If the edge has any issues of any kind, has no bevel whatsoever, then 1K is a good place to start. I generally start with 4K and move to 1K only when it is clearly necessary, and it quite often is necessary.

  2. The Following User Says Thank You to ace For This Useful Post:

    EricofAriamis (11-06-2012)

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •