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  1. 01-25-2013, 11:56 PM #1
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    Hi how do I know if a stone is truly lapped? I'm using a DMT 325 and lapping my nanis. I'm assuming it's truly lapped when the DMT rest squarely against the stone and create suction? Or should I use a level? Let me know if this is my first time and I'm trying to hone tonight and thanks in advance!
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    Just draw cross hatch marks/series of Xs with a pencil on the Nanis and when the marks are gone your done.

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    Thanks again Bob, that was quick and painless!
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    I double checked my lapping by placing a steel rule across the stone at one end and sliding it down the stone. if you see daylignt between the stone and steel it is not flat. I did it the length of the stone as well as the width. A couple of swipes with the lapping stone in the offending area gave me a nice flat sharpening stone.
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    Is tonight your first night of honing? If so then congrats! Sit back (figuratively speaking of course), relax, and enjoy! An we're here if you have any questions or get stuck...
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    Quote Originally Posted by jpcwon View Post
    Is tonight your first night of honing? If so then congrats! Sit back (figuratively speaking of course), relax, and enjoy! An we're here if you have any questions or get stuck...
    Yep, first time! I'm sure I'll have plenty of questions - thanks in advance for your assistance - LOL!
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    Look in the Library first & read about lapping & there is a video.

    Hone Lapping 101 - Straight Razor Place Wiki
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    Warning:

    Naniwas tend to swell a little with water, don't get carried away with lapping, you can start chasing the swelling and waste good stone..

    Make sure the Naniwa has stablized when you check the level and do the lapping
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    Quote Originally Posted by gssixgun View Post
    Warning: Naniwas tend to swell a little with water, don't get carried away with lapping, you can start chasing the swelling and waste good stone..Make sure the Naniwa has stablized when you check the level and do the lapping
    Would simply a couple of squirts of water with the squirt bottle reduce the risk of this happening? Or would I still need to let it sit a while?
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    Quote Originally Posted by gssixgun View Post
    Warning:

    Naniwas tend to swell a little with water, don't get carried away with lapping, you can start chasing the swelling and waste good stone..

    Make sure the Naniwa has stablized when you check the level and do the lapping
    What would be your recommended procedure? I'm just not sure what you mean above.

    Thanks in advance!

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