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Since posting this I have actually made serveral hones from natural stone. One I even use after my Coticule.

The concrete block idea is smart. Kinda like a manual labour lap wheel. I'll keep that...

Yeah there was a large outcrop of rock, and it naturally split flat sided, so i looked awhile until i found 3 pieces that were rectangular, with one really flat side. But even then it was jagged.

ok i have one piece decently flattened, I got out my Popeye arms as someone said and scrapped it on cement, then went for a walk to get the mail with it tied behind me rubbing on the road, i would...

Actually alx you idea was interesting to read because i had the same idea, gives me hope that my imagination is to far gone! And that my ingenuity hasn't outgrown it's usefulness. I think i will...

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There's some natural rock near where i live, It is abrasive I did some research, it's a type of sandstone with crystal(close to Garnets) embedded inside. I found a smooth side on a piece...