A little background...I am brand new to honing and straight razor shaving in general. From reading these forums I know it is suggested by many to send your razor out to be honed, but I am just the type of guy who likes to jump right into things and so I purchased a new Dovo Best Quality 5/8 full hollow ground, a Norton 4k/8k, and a DMT D8C. I really like to be as self sufficient as possible so I am going to undertake honing probably sooner than most would. Now for my questions...

1- I bought everything new so I know that the razor I get will need honing but not a major restoration. I received the razor and the Norton today. The stone came with a chipped corner on the 8k side. Is this common? Will it hinder my honing. Should I return it to amazon?

2- After a bit of research, I think I am going to try Lynn's circle method on the 4k/8k. The thing that seems the hardest for me personally is getting the pressures correct. Everyone's idea of firm pressure might not be the same, so if anyone can elaborate for me on how hard to press for the first 40 circles If anyone has any other suggestions that maybe be better for a novice I am open to advice.

3- If anyone can point me to a lapping video I would appreciate it.

Thanks very much for your help.