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Marshal; if you have a found a system that works for you, then there is no valid reason to change. In saying that, its likely that the needs of a straight razor user, are somewhat different to that...

Jimmy; your quite right when you refer to the high number of Arks and Washita found in the U.K. I do find that quite puzzling in a way, from my limited experience with these US stones. There were a...

While purchasing different types of 2nd hand natural stones from the uk, I found it astonishing that nearly all of these stones have been used long term with oil. Why in the u.k. What was the impetus...

Gents; I cant say I have had any of the problems mentioned regarding the use of water on my honing stones. The stones gets a wipe down after use, and any fine hone metal is removed. Some of my water...

I posted the following on another forum site;

Hi Kees; there's a common statement commonly referred too by users of honing stones; if you start using oil on a stone, you should continue using oil...

Kelbro; I have no problem accepting that message.

StewieS;

Kelbro; whether its honing a straight razor, or working the cutting edge of your woodworking tools, there is still a heavy reliance on the use of good quality honing stones. I have included this...

As requested; I am forwarding the feedback after testing the Arkansas stone with water as the only lubricant. The 1st observation to note was that after spraying the top surface of the stone with...

For the cost of 6 dishwasher power balls and 2 1/2 hours of my time, I am confident I have removed at least 99% of the stones oil. I did not need the use of a slow cooker. I did not have to get...

Martin; I will find out tomorrow if this particular Ark performs better with water than oil. Not overly confident its worthwhile posting the results on this forum, as you guys most likely wont want...

There is no valid reason why Washita's and Arkansas stones should be designated as oil stones. There is only 1 natural stone that I am aware of that requires oil as the lubricant, and that's a...

http://straightrazorpalace.com/hones/130448-another-whats-under-stone-post.html

An update on the oil cleansing process. I noticed that some oil had been trapped on the underside of the stone during the 2nd round.
I opted for a 3rd round lasting only 30 min, this time making...

I was unimpressed with the performance of the J.Smith Ark I recently posted.

The process of cleansing the Arkansas stone of oil; using boiling hot water and 2 dishwasher power balls.
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