how long do you have to soak the stone before using it?
1569879
I would so soak it for about 1 min and a half before using it and then after a few passes with the knife I would do it for 30 seconds just to keep the stone wet and for a smoother pass with the knife
1569880
I submerge mine till theres no more bubbles [typically 30 minutes or so] and then keep it in a shallow bath during use.
14947
This stone requires water. I suggest that you soak it submerged for 24 hours before the first use. Turn it over several times during the 24 hour period. Each time you turn it over you will see new bubbbles of air escaping from the stone. Use the stone while WET! In subsequent uses, soak for between 20 minutes to 2 hours depending on how much 'new' air is escaping from the stone. I understand oil can be used in addition to water but I am told and have demonstrated that it is unneccessary. Good Luck!
2030244
Since its a whetstone, you should be soaking it in water before you use it and keep it moist during use. This will create a slurry during sharpening. I sharpen over the sink and rinse the knife between inspections.
1887189
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.
839483
water and it works amazing but it takes some getting used to. also i think the angles are inverted so take care of that. I recommend putting duct tape on the back of the stones and writing which grit they are as the ink on the stone will where off
991167
Yes, but it can potentially leave a film on the stone if not wiped down before drying.
478983
The instructions say one can wash the stone, but without soap, as otherwise "the residue will be absorbed into the stone and may affect the taste of food". That's what I do.
1414308
We've got ours wet on occasion and it's still working just fine. I doubt any misting system would hurt it unless it remained on for several minutes at a time and soaked the stone.
2158237
Yes, for medium grit stones, please soak in water for 10-15 minutes before use.
168127
Yes, lower to recipe instructions. You should pre-heat the oven for at least 1 hour prior to baking so that the temperature is accurate. It makes a difference having the stone in the oven.
1461059
Yes, warm(not too warm) soapy water can be used to wash the stone. No smell of the stone bleeds onto food cooked on the stone.
385147
Place stone uncovered in oven and bake for one hour at oven's highest temp. This will continue to harden the stone beyond its initial firing. Every time you bake on the stone it will continue this hardening process. You may leave the stone in your oven during other baking functions to further this hardening process - cover it with foil to prevent drips and splatters on stone. To clean, scrape residue off with metal spatula or vigorously brush stone with BBQ grill brush after stone has cooled. Never use water to clean stone as this will leave a moisture residue in the pores of the stone which may in turn cause the stone to crack during heating. If you feel you have to use water to clean it, use plain hot water only - never soap or it will stay in the pores and cause your food to taste soapy. Never immerse hot stone in water or it will break. If water is used (after stone has cooled) allow stone to dry thoroughly before baking again. You can also dry the stone in a low temp oven after allowing it to air dry overnight before baking at high temps again. Never place stone on hot electric burner or open flame of gas burner - this will cause it to crack. Preheat stone at highest oven setting for up to 30 minutes for a crispier crust. Bake pizza on the flat side of the stone only. Stone may be used for other baked goods too - if you do - place a sheet of foil on the stone first to prevent sticking.
2086730
You have to fill the tumbler at least 2/3 of the way full so you can't do a rock. That being said, it takes around a month. And you need to clean the rocks outside since the grit can't be washed down the drain.
480286
I can't say for sure. I usually turn it on before we soak our feet. We use it for pedicures at home. I place stones on the bottom rack and they are ready when the towels are ready. I'd like to say around 15 - 20 minutes. It works great!
1798622
I soak around 8-10 hours. Easiest way is to soak overnight. I have had great success with this amount of time!
1841236
This does not pick up the stones. Depending on the size of the stones, you have two choices. For larger stones, once the iron is heated you can place the stone in the tip, wait for the glue to melt (about 5-10 seconds) and then place it. Hold for a count of about 5 seconds. For very small stones, place them where you want them to go, and put the heated tip over the stone and hold it for a count of 10 to 12. For Swarovski stones, this is long enough to allow the small stones to adhere.
2023799
i personally just wash the stone, if you're really interested in getting it to look like new buy some sandpaper sand it. make sure when you're through sanding you finish with fine sandpaperto make it smooth and then put veg, oil on the top. i hope this helps you.