Thread: SHAPTON GDLP.......I like it a lot!

Man I gotta get one of those

What is the size on this thing?, 8"x3" or is it bigger?
Maybe I'm crazy, but it would be nice to have a lappingplate that is bigger than the hones you want to lap..

Originally Posted by asbjorn

What is the size on this thing?, 8"x3" or is it bigger?
Maybe I'm crazy, but it would be nice to have a lappingplate that is bigger than the hones you want to lap..

It's sized to fit the Shapton Ceramic on Glass stones. It's 2 3/4" wide by about 9 1/2" long. Lapping a 3" wide stone like a Norton would simply require a circular motion, some diagonals, etc; mixing it up a bit. For the Shapton ceramics since this lapping plate fits the width perfectly, Shapton suggests a back and forth lapping motion (the lapping plate is at least an inch longer than the ceramic plates) finishing off with a few diagonals for good measure.

I have an 8" x 3" Yellow Coticule/Belgian Blue natural combo and an 8"x3" full Belgian Blue that I'll be lapping this weekend.

No problem on this with a larger stone.

Chris L

8"x3" coticule, not bad.. the tiger-coticule you have, that one i smaller right?

Well, I think I'll stick to my D8C as lappingplate for now, can't see what this will give, since it is same grit and things.. maybe it is überflat but..

But for looks.. It looks cool, they gotta have that!

I have used mine on almost all my hones and use it every day on my Norton 4K/8K. I really like it too.

Lynn

Swell, lads, just swell. This is all my LAD needs to hear.

Hey 6gun,

My last post is my favorite groove diameter. YeeeHaaa!

Originally Posted by Lynn

I have used mine on almost all my hones and use it every day on my Norton 4K/8K. I really like it too.

Lynn

Thanks for the input, Lynn. Since you've used this GDLP so often, it probably wouldn't surprise you that what clinched buying it for me was when I corresponded with a Woodworker that has taught classes for years specializing in Japanese woodworking. He's had the same Shapton GDLP and has allowed members of his classes through the years lap their various Japanese waterstones; untold numbers of stones. He said at this point, admittedly, the GDLP is noticeably not what it used to be, but it's still working. I know I'll never wear mine out!

Chris L