Thread: Stone Lapping Slip and Slide

I just received my naniwa 12k and dmt 325 and am having trouble lapping the stone.

I am trying to do figure 8s but the dmt is so heavy and sticks to the 12k that both of them just slide accross the table.

I have tried placing the 12k on a towel but this is not helping.

Any suggestions?

Thank you!

Try relieving some of the pressure due to the weight of the DMT. It should get better after the initial passes remove much of the coarse material from the stones surface.
I guess you could even use some liquid dish soap if you wanted. Just rinse it well when done.
Good luck.
You will really like the Naniwa 12000.
It will produce very nice smooth shaving edges.

I assume you are lapping under running water? I place my DMT8 325 in the sink with the water running at low volume and lap with the honing stone on top of the DMT. You could try using some of that non slip netting material like this Griprite Non-Slip Shelf Liner - Taupe - Kitchen Essentials & Tools - Dollar General under the Nani too and see if that helps.

Bob

No, I was just soaking the stone in water. I did notice as the water displaced the two stones "stuck" together. Makes sense that running water would help.

Stone holders on both the plate and stone is the best way IMO,under running water.
http://www.amazon.com/Steelex-D1091-...ords=hone+hold

I have the stone holder on the DMT and the naniwa comes in a stand. I link not doing this under running water was my mistake. I do not have a sink big enough though.

Tub it is.

I made this sink bridge



The dmt goes in the holder and I rub the stones on top. No more slip and slide. I don't use running water but I rinse frequently.

Michael