Thread: What to buy for Maintenance and Minor Repairs

Originally Posted by Neckman

Thanks for the advice cudarunner!

So, I have straight shaving experience covered at least: 1.5 years.

Sounds like the absolute necessities are 1k + (4 or 5)k/8k, and 12k is a bit of a luxury.

I know it's a little more expensive to do it this way, but I am leaning towards the Naniwa 3-stone set. I watched a few videos last night where Lynn mentioned he liked the Naniwa because they didn't have to be soaked. He just sprayed some water on them and went to work. Does the Norton 4/8k stone need to be soaked?

The Norton 4/8 does need soaked but as per Glen's (GSSIXGUN) wise counsel I also briefly soak my Naniwa 12K. I also lap my hones before every use. As far as soaking the Norton, I keep it in a water bath with a teaspoon or so of plain chlorine bleach per gallon and change it every 6 months. No slime EVER! Thanks again to Glen :

By keeping the Norton pr-soaked it's ready to use anytime I need it!

It's good to see another member that lives close!
I live in Salinas, CA about 40-45 miles south of Morgan Hill.
My brother lives in Roseville and thats about 3 1/2 hours north of Morgan hill. Do-able to go to Roseville. Cut over to i 5 and straight there.

I'm not a Mentor but still good to see a close member.

BTW my brother is looking for a custom brush..Maybe that 'roseville, Kali' guy could step in.

Thanks to all of you for your advice! I just pulled the trigger at SRD on:

1 x Naniwa Value Pack - 5000, 8000 & 12000 Grit Stones
1 x Naniwa Super Stone 1000 Grit in Stand
1 x Naniwa Lapping Plate 220 Grit

Looking forward to getting started.

Scott

You did good except for the lapping plate...we use DMT and Atoma for a reason.

Originally Posted by shooter74743

You did good except for the lapping plate...we use DMT and Atoma for a reason.

Well, shoot, that was the first thing you said to me, too.

I just called SRD and left a message to see if they can switch that on my order. We'll see. It does appear that they're out of stock on the DMT, but hopefully they'll have some in soon.

Originally Posted by Neckman

Well, shoot, that was the first thing you said to me, too.

I just called SRD and left a message to see if they can switch that on my order. We'll see. It does appear that they're out of stock on the DMT, but hopefully they'll have some in soon.

1. If anyone can get you taken care of these folks are at the top
2. You can make it work but it is more work on the front end and it needs to be maintained as well.

Let us know the outcome either way, you are on your way to a whole new adventure

Very informative thread gentlemen! As I am researching hones to set myself up for beginner honing, I'm coming close to making a desicion. I wish I could afford to stack up a set all at once but not likely! I have a few questions myself, #1- how is the chosera different from the naniwa1000? #2-do the naniwa stones all come attached to bases (except the 5000/8000) or can you get them without? #3 which DMT do you recommend for lapping? It will be a while I think so I want to get my initial lineup picked out. Thank you,
Ryan.