[Woodcarver] Carving stone

[jedavies at jdscrafts.com]

Brad,

Honing oil is the best way to go and it really in not that expensive.  If
you do not have any or can't find a last resort is to just use water.  Any
other kind of oil is going to plug up the stone or get sour smelling on
you.

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> Hello fellow carvers,
>
>         I just bought a new carving stone, one side rough th other smooth,
>  I wasWondering how to condition it, can i use a light coat of sewing
> machine oil on the smooth side or would this ruin my stone? any input
> would be gladly appriciated.
>
>     BRAD BADER
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