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They had none local. I guess I have to go online. But than I risk getting one that's not flat.. Brother, why isn't this easy.
Someone should post a video flattening a Norton with sandpaper.

OK, so I am going to get me a DMT I think. I will get them to verify it's flatness when I get there.

I knew you were going to say that. :gth

It's also twice the price. Do you think this would effect stroping the hone in any way?

What about one of these? Dia-Sharp Stone 6" Coarse

http://www.woodcraft.com/family.aspx?FamilyID=226

I think it should be said that I love this forum.

Thanks guys!!!

Now where to get a cheap DMT D8C.....

Well than, that sounds like my best bet. Would you recommend any other stone or paste beyond the Norton?

So is that a yes or no one the DMT D8C??

Fine fine fine... You guys are killing me.. lol
The DMT D8C says its a course. Is this correct? Would it be fine to sharpen my kitchen knives with as well?

Lord, if it's not one thing it's another. lol

OK, so you thing the DMT D8C is a better buy than the Norton flattening stone?

OK I just got my first hone. A Norton 4000/8000. Is this all I need? Do I need to prep the hone before use? Was I supposed to also purchase a flattening stone?