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Not lapped since I've had it. Pretty smooth. I'll see how it goes. If not back to 1u or pasted strop.

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Well not such a big bargain on my buy but still, got me off the pot. If the lapping stone is crap, I'll lap on paper and a bit of glass.
I found the article in the library on stones. Norton 8k...

So lap first and it's adequate for their stones?

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Why are Norton flattening stones "rubbish". Not as flat as could be?
I can't say what the cutting agent for the film I've been using is but I've been happy with the results. I do find it's a bit...

Hehe, I was thinking black or translucent Arkansas. Hehe. Coti's seem like vodoo. Lol
Honestly, my bigest hang up on naturals is I'm clueless.

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Wheww, that's good news. Lol

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Arrrgghhhhh.

Lol

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Ok, Lee Valley has a 1k/4k and an 8k $95. Final price check... wait... 220/1k. 4k/8k Norton with flattening "stone". $138. Done. I've agonized it long enough. That's more than seems reasonable...

K that's what I was asking. Somewhat round about. Kings sound like what I'm looking for. Entry level, I guess. Sure sky is the limit, it seems. Norton will be my next step up.
I didn't think...

I have lapping film now and a swatty and Dovo paste. I've honed a few e bay razors and a few "shave ready".
Maybe the swatty can bridge the gap between 6k and finish.

I was looking for input on...

Still pondering stones, good ones, affordable ones, suitible for my needs.
I'm thrifty. I love a great, off the path product for cheap. I know, you generally get what you pay for. I think if I...