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Post by Deleted on Mar 25, 2009 4:07:35 GMT
Any experience with them (talking knives here I suppose, at least for me)? Differences in grits? Reason for going from low # grit and finishing with High # grit? Bit of a noob in this lol.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 25, 2009 4:14:46 GMT
i have a stone with two side one rougher than the other start on the rough go to the smooth to finish
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Post by Deleted on Mar 25, 2009 4:37:12 GMT
Does the grit really matter? Why am I seeing stones of the same grit (and looking the same size) two different prices. Such as say 20 and freaking 80? Oh and by rough you mean the higher grit right?
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Post by kidcasanova on Mar 25, 2009 5:55:07 GMT
The higher a grit number, the finer the finish will be.
If you use a low grit, you will have very obviously scratches in the blade, and it will have a fairly uneaven and (in my opinion) unattractive finish. Not to mention it will provide more resistance to your targets while cutting. They're usually used for doing the brunt of the shaping work (aside from files), while finer grits are used for fine tuning the shaping and getting a smooth, even finish.
The difference in price is probably just a difference in different brands/quality in the products.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 25, 2009 6:29:01 GMT
First I would like to know which kind of stones you're looking at Arkansas, diamond, ceremic, india.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 25, 2009 14:06:16 GMT
I used to work for Smith Abarasives, the company that produces Smith's Arkansas Whetstones. I learned a lot when I worked there. The difference you can see in price is the different type of rock the whetstone is produced from. The grit of the stone varies by this also. I wish I could find the stone I had from them but it was packed in a box during a move and I haven't found it since. I may have to take a trip out to the saw building one day and see if I can dig up a few stones. When I worked there I was able to get stones that were cut with a chip on one corner for free. They just throw them away. The one stone I got that I really liked was a 2" x 6" x1" Arkansas Black super fine stone. That particular stone would sell for $150.00 or more in good condition. Mine had a chipped corner. The finer grit stones are usually softer and harder to cut without breaking so there's your price difference. Hope this helps.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 25, 2009 14:48:29 GMT
You can get a good double side stone for your blade at a hard ware store and dont need to spend big money just ask a clerk for help tell him what you need it for a stone for chisels will work fine
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Post by Deleted on Mar 25, 2009 15:14:21 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Mar 25, 2009 15:32:38 GMT
30 bucks is more than enough, the more you pay the better quality you will get in a stone for a knife you dont have to spend big, a stone with high grit is for you a smooth stone will give you a clean fine edge for clean cuts that is what you want
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Post by Deleted on Mar 25, 2009 19:05:52 GMT
So the one with two sides would be best? Sharpen it with low grit than go back over it with high?
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Post by Deleted on Mar 25, 2009 19:22:59 GMT
you got it
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Post by Deleted on Mar 25, 2009 22:23:25 GMT
In light of the recent hightened interest in axes, it is important to point out that a good whetstone is invaluable in axe sharpening, especially one of the round ones!
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Post by Deleted on Mar 25, 2009 22:55:25 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Mar 26, 2009 1:38:25 GMT
Thank you for that helpful link. Also anyone have any good places to get high grit stones for cheap? I didn't realize getting the decent insured shipping for a whetstone would be the price of buying an extra one lol.
Where the hell did the cheap shipping go. I can't seem to find anything above 1000 for less than 30 bucks. But on my ebay location I use they have 6000 grit (and hybrid versions) for $22, so what the hell?
Also is 4000 vs 6000 grit going to make that much of a difference?
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Post by Deleted on Mar 26, 2009 1:51:21 GMT
Actually, never mind for the cheap links. I found another seller from japan with cheaper prices/shipping. One I was looking at for knives before I found the other seller. Forgot about them. But still. How much of a difference in sharpness will I get from a 4000 vs 6000 grit stone.
The knife is sharp already but something feels like it needs a touch up. As though they missed a spot.
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