Flattest or near surface for sharpening (Full Version)

Foro Flamenco: http://www.foroflamenco.com/
- Discussions: http://www.foroflamenco.com/default.asp?catApp=0
- - Lutherie: http://www.foroflamenco.com/in_forum.asp?forumid=22
- - - Flattest or near surface for sharpening: http://www.foroflamenco.com/fb.asp?m=310707



Message

Stu -> Flattest or near surface for sharpening (Jan. 27 2018 16:49:17)

Looking to buy a nice flat piece of glass, marble or granite to put some sand paper on to use for bits of sharpening and for trueing my whetstones.

What do you guys use? Specifically if possible. I'm in London England. So even go so far as to recommend stores.

Thanks in advance



jshelton5040 -> RE: Flattest or near surface for sharpening (Jan. 27 2018 20:12:29)

For truing stones I just rub two together. I have a ceramic stone that is very flat which works great for flattening water stones, you can also use diamond stones. If you're looking for marble try a cabinet shop that does kitchen cabinets. They frequently have waste pieces.



heyjamesguesswhat -> RE: Flattest or near surface for sharpening (Jan. 27 2018 20:22:01)

I use a small slab of Corian that was a scrap piece from a counter top. It's flat as glass while not quite as fragile, and the price (free) was right.



estebanana -> RE: Flattest or near surface for sharpening (Jan. 28 2018 7:35:43)

Stu, do you know Njaal Bendixsen? I hope I spelled his last name right.

He's in London and he is on the Foro here. You might want to meet him or correspond, he has a great deal of knowledge about sharpening. Look him up.



JasonM -> RE: Flattest or near surface for sharpening (Jan. 30 2018 23:59:16)

I've used Granite, float glass, MDF, and diamond plates. I found MDF to be adequate for flattening my waterstones, Just toss it instead of peeling off the paper. Then buy a diamond plate when you can. My theory is that the margin of error in flatness is much less than the inconsistency of lapping an edge by hand.



estebanana -> RE: Flattest or near surface for sharpening (Jan. 31 2018 4:08:01)

I put water on a thick window pane and slap wet and dry paper on it. Then use the window glass....although technically its not as flat as it can be, it's easier to store as a window. Dual purpose, look through it, sharpen on it.



constructordeguitarras -> RE: Flattest or near surface for sharpening (Feb. 1 2018 2:10:18)

I use the table on my table saw or jointer or bandsaw.



Cervantes -> RE: Flattest or near surface for sharpening (Feb. 4 2018 19:11:09)

I use a piece of granite that was left over from my kitchen counter



estebanana -> RE: Flattest or near surface for sharpening (Feb. 5 2018 3:49:09)

When I get a boner it's so hard I burnish my scrapers with it.



mqbernardo -> RE: Flattest or near surface for sharpening (Feb. 5 2018 9:18:07)

somebody had to do it!



Page: [1]

Valid CSS!




Forum Software powered by ASP Playground Advanced Edition 2.0.5
Copyright © 2000 - 2003 ASPPlayground.NET