if you had to guess what grits would they be so i know what stone to use after this?
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I'm not sure of the numbers but you would definitely want a finer grit to finish off your blade. That probably doesn't help you at all though LOL. I went ahead and bought a better stone. You can find it here if you're interested Norton 614636855653 IB8 1-by-2-by-8-Inch Fine/Coarse India Combination Bench stone
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Do NOT soak the 6000# grit (white) stone. Everything I have read states that because of the fitness of the grit, the can become fragile and crack. Soak only the lower grit (brownish) stones. see Korin website.
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I use it more or less to polish the edge. So to answer your question I would use it after the 1000 grit super fine stone. If I am not mistaken is about 2000 grit and is not used to sharpen at all just to give the edge a polished look.
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There is no difference. combo cost less its plus, but both stones are thinner than separate stone and also have only 1 working surface - its minus. So separate stone will last longer. I think, before you gonna buy stone, you have to decide how often you will use stone and where. I bought combo only because i use it on work and its take less space. For home you can take separate stone. But dont forget - you will need flattering stone or plate. Just a couple of use and you need to fix surface. My advice - buy this combo and stone on 400 or 800 grits. This 3 stone will last longer than 2 separate stones, and money will be pretty much same
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The third stone is white and feels completely smooth. I requires an oil like lubricant to use. I am pretty sure it is a 1000 grit stone. the stone feels like a piece of marble. Hope this helps.
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If you have a Norton 4k/8k, then check out the following item: Norton Waterstone Starter Kit: 220/1000 grit stone, 4000/8000 grit stone, SiC flattening stone .. It shows the best stone for maintenance.. .the one you are asking about could not do the job very well.. maintaining that grade of stone requires some quality resurfacing ability. I would look for a 3/4 x 9 x 3 inch coarse-grit silicon carbide flattening stone for maintenance of waterstones.
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Yes, for medium grit stones, please soak in water for 10-15 minutes before use.
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Oh yeah, any stone works. The diamonds are really really hard...go wet, much better overall.
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I recommend renting the rocks for hydroponic use. any other use should include the grit for mineral purposes
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I want to say 180 or 220,been a while,,,works great when you get used to it,,any hardware store or Home depot will have the grit you need
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Use the Nagura Stone on the 3000 grit stone to build a slurry for faster cutting - Does not do as well on the 1000 grit stone, and not much at all on the 400 grit - Use the Nagura Stone, 1000 grit stone, 3000 grit stone, and a 8000 grit stone along with a honing angle guide for a shave ready edge.
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I just recently got into straight razor shaving so thanks for asking.Not entirely. The arkansas stone is only around 1,200 grit give or take so it would only be useful for setting a bevel on a dull razor. You'll want higher grits. The most common grits are 4,000 to sharpen, 8,000 to polish, and 10,000 to finish. The Arkansas stone should only be used if you're working with a very dull, aged razor. Give this post a read and hopefully it will help.http://straightrazorplace.com/srpwiki/index.php/Beginner%27s_Guide_to_HoningGood Luck and shave on!
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I would use a felt polishing bob they come in several grits, 450,600,800 grit 1/2 inch cylindrical Mc Master Carr For Them
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A whetstone. From what I've read about those pocket sharpeners that you just drag the blade through, they eat your blade up. Whetstones take practice, but you'll be better off in the end.
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You should be able to see/feel the difference. To make things a bit easier ... you can use a fine tip permanent marker two label the stone with the grit/number on the side of the block in the appropriate area. I have stones that have set in a drawer for a long period of time before being used again and, trust me, the do-it-yourself reference markings come in handy! YMMV ..
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I do not know what grit or type of particles are used. What I can tell you is that this is really terrific stuff. I use it on a leather strop for the final polish and the edge it leaves is definitely a razor edge. Quickly removes the scratch marks of my 1200 grit diamond stone.
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Stone. Any kind of stone I used it for paver and retaining wall. What a great thing