Popular Post wouldwurker Posted January 16, 2017 Popular Post Report Share Posted January 16, 2017 Waterstones...life-changing, man. Wish I just bit the bullet on the $200 years ago. Watched the sharpening video (part of the 10 part handplane video series with Mike P on FWW members only). Was an excellent beginner sharpening (and hand plane) reference. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted January 17, 2017 Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 What brand did you get, Vinny? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chet Posted January 17, 2017 Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 They look like Norton. I have their 200/1000 and 4000/8000. I really like them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronn W Posted January 17, 2017 Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 Yep, Looks like their 1000, 4000, and 8000. I like them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wouldwurker Posted January 17, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 Yep, Looks like their 1000, 4000, and 8000. I like them. Yes sir. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sac Posted January 17, 2017 Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 I loath sharpening. I have the Norton combo set as well. They do make a mess, so I would recommend making something to sharpen on that will help contain it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wouldwurker Posted January 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2017 I loath sharpening. I have the Norton combo set as well. They do make a mess, so I would recommend making someone to sharpen on that will help contain it. In that photo they're sitting on a big hunk of granite countertop that was removed when my kitchen sink was installed. Rests right in top of my utilatub. For the couple quick secondary bevel passes on the 4000 and 8000 and a few passes on the 8000 on the back to remove the burr, it's very little mess or fuss, and doesn't take more than 2 minutes. Nice to have it all set up and ready to go. Mine are all single grit. Didn't bother with 2 sided combo stones. Sounds like a bit more hassle for not all that much savings. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post estesbubba Posted January 18, 2017 Popular Post Report Share Posted January 18, 2017 Once you have nice stones sharpening isn't that bad and I find myself sharpening more often instead of waiting until an edge can no longer cut cheese. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattF Posted January 18, 2017 Report Share Posted January 18, 2017 I have the same stones, but in the combo configuration. I like them and they do sharpen very well. The setup is an issue for me. Having them soak for 20 minutes is a hassle when you need a quick edge. When I need to replace them I will probably go to diamond stones. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drzaius Posted January 18, 2017 Report Share Posted January 18, 2017 Since I got good stones (Sigma Power Select), sharpening has been a pleasure. Having a big coarse DMT Diasharp makes it a breeze to keep them flat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seth Clayton Posted January 19, 2017 Report Share Posted January 19, 2017 I have the same stones, but in the combo configuration. I like them and they do sharpen very well. The setup is an issue for me. Having them soak for 20 minutes is a hassle when you need a quick edge. When I need to replace them I will probably go to diamond stones. I was told to store the stones in water. That way they're always soaked. Am I making a mistake? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattF Posted January 19, 2017 Report Share Posted January 19, 2017 3 minutes ago, Seth Clayton said: I was told to store the stones in water. That way they're always soaked. Am I making a mistake? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I have heard of people doing this without any negative effects. Maybe just do a water change once in a while to avoid any mold/algae? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wouldwurker Posted January 19, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2017 You can store the norton stones in water. Shaptons don't have to be soaked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isaac Posted January 19, 2017 Report Share Posted January 19, 2017 On 1/17/2017 at 6:01 PM, vinnyjojo said: In that photo they're sitting on a big hunk of granite countertop that was removed when my kitchen sink was installed. Rests right in top of my utilatub. For the couple quick secondary bevel passes on the 4000 and 8000 and a few passes on the 8000 on the back to remove the burr, it's very little mess or fuss, and doesn't take more than 2 minutes. Nice to have it all set up and ready to go. Mine are all single grit. Didn't bother with 2 sided combo stones. Sounds like a bit more hassle for not all that much savings. I have combo stones, they were a good option to get started, as I got 6 grits from 600 to 8000 and they don't take up much space. If I had more space and was sharpening constantly, I'd consider dedicated stones. Also I've noticed the higher grit stones barely dish at all, suggesting they will last an awful long time, even as a half thickness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bleedinblue Posted January 19, 2017 Report Share Posted January 19, 2017 54 minutes ago, MattF said: I have heard of people doing this without any negative effects. Maybe just do a water change once in a while to avoid any mold/algae? I've heard of people adding a couple drops of bleach to keep the water from going bad. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattF Posted January 19, 2017 Report Share Posted January 19, 2017 1 hour ago, bleedinblue said: I've heard of people adding a couple drops of bleach to keep the water from going bad. I will be setting up a storage container for mine that stay submerged and ready to use at all times. Bleach is a good idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wouldwurker Posted January 19, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2017 Doesn't have to be submerged. The water will wick up the stone. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Staehling Posted January 19, 2017 Report Share Posted January 19, 2017 10 hours ago, vinnyjojo said: You can store the norton stones in water. Shaptons don't have to be soaked I kind of wish that I had bought the Shaptons or something else that doesn't require soaking for that reason. Soaking is a pain and the stones shed a LOT of water onto whatever you are sharpening on after soaking. Even after soaking they seem to need to be frequently hit with a spray bottle or dipped in water. Being able to just hit the stones with a spray bottle with no soaking would be nice. Other than that I like the Norton water stones pretty well. I am thinking of making a small sharpening station, possibly a folding one, or maybe one that fits in some out of the way spot in the shop. Either way I am thinking of storing the stones in water. Anyone have a compact or stow-able sharpening station design that they recommend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davewyo Posted January 19, 2017 Report Share Posted January 19, 2017 18 minutes ago, Pete Staehling said: Anyone have a compact or stow-able sharpening station design that they recommend? Norton makes a water stone case that fits the bill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Staehling Posted January 19, 2017 Report Share Posted January 19, 2017 6 minutes ago, davewyo said: Norton makes a water stone case that fits the bill. Nice, but kind of pricy for what it is. I wish they showed pictures of it in use. I'll try googling it for more pictures. Edit: I just googled it and after seeing pictures of it in use the cost seems more reasonable than I thought at first glance. It looks like a nice setup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drzaius Posted January 19, 2017 Report Share Posted January 19, 2017 13 hours ago, bleedinblue said: I've heard of people adding a couple drops of bleach to keep the water from going bad. That's what I do, really just a few drops in a couple of litres of water does it. Without the bleach, things get... interesting. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxdabroxx Posted January 19, 2017 Report Share Posted January 19, 2017 I got away from water stones in favor of Diamond stones. I just keep a spray bottle with lightly soapy water above the bench. Makes a lot less mess. I seldom get out the water stones any more but I do like the way my shapton stone feels. You can hardly tell its cutting other than the stone turning grey. Strops make a huge difference to me in final sharpness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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