Thread: Dimond Polishing Paste

Hi all,

I'm thinking of buying some dimond paste to put onto a hanging strop to use after honing on my 8k norton. Looking around for site in UK that sell it (which took quite a while), I found the following set of products that I was thinking of getting.

http://www.eternaltools.com/viewprod...?txtRangeID=36

I was thinking of getting the 1 micron and 1/4 micron. I was woundering if anyone could tell me whether these products would be fine?

Also, has anyone tried Aluminium Oxide Paste on a strop?

http://www.eternaltools.com/viewprod...?txtRangeID=55

Thanks for any information,

Steven

Steve,

The .25 micron has a reputation for leaving too fine an edge. It gets delicate.

I'd go for .5 micron or maybe some chromium oxide from HandAmerican.

Josh

Dito that. The 3µ might be more useful too since 1µ & 0.5µ are so close together, but don't take my word for it. Get the opinion of somebody who's used them.

X

I think there must be a typo there on the 1/4 micron. It should be more like 50,000 grit. Maybe they meant 1/2 micron instead which would more closely match the grit size listed.

Tony

Thanks for all the info.

I think I might just buy the 1 micron paste and use it on a new strop.

Just to clarify, I can use this just after my 8K norton to polish the edge and sharpen it even further?

Steven

Yes, the 1 micron is a good next step from the Norton 8K.

Josh

Cheers nerobot, this is damn handy!! I searched all night for this stuff and you have helped me in a big way!

I think i might try the 1 micron also. I'm getting a great shave already but i reackon this could be the icing on the cake. Let me know how you go with it.

Also hi from a fellow uk shaver!

pea

Originally Posted by pea

Also hi from a fellow uk shaver!

pea

Pea/Nerobot if you blokes have nortons where did you get them? US shipped here or did you find a uk supplier that did rob you blind?

I am going to have to take the plunge one day and being a Yorkshireman I am rather tight!

Originally Posted by Bradford Si

Pea/Nerobot if you blokes have nortons where did you get them? US shipped here or did you find a uk supplier that did rob you blind?

I am going to have to take the plunge one day and being a Yorkshireman I am rather tight!

Hi, I belive I got mine from

http://shop.johnlloydfinefurniture.c...35/af/page.htm

Cost about £50, which I do think is expensive, but from what I understand it should last me a life-time.

Uh, and hello to Pea from UK. I know what you mean, it can be very difficult to find stuff here in the UK. I should be buying it in the next few weeks, so I'll let you know how it goes. Should start a thread with locations to buy stuff from in the UK!

Steven

I got my norton from the same place, ie john lloyd.

Now, i have bought waterstones before, and although 50 quid sounds like alot, the quality seems to be excellent. It comes well packaged, and has a nice box for protection. (im a sucker for packaging!)

LAP IT FIRST THOUGH. I made the mistake of assuming it was flat. That kinda contradicts the quality statement, but they really are nice, and lapping isn't a huge job.

Your right, nerobot, uk suppliers thread is a great idea. You start it though, cos my search engine skills are crap!!

Take the plunge bradford!!!!