[Woodcarver] Sharpening stones

[Joe Dillett]

Hi Al,

I have the honeycombed type of diamond stone. It was given to me or I would 
have chosen the solid stone without the holes. The holes are just wasted 
space and wasted time by rubbing over not abrasive areas. Small tools drop 
in the holes so you get bump, bump, bump as you sharpen on one with holes.

If I was choosing between diamond and ceramic I think I would go toward the 
ceramic. The ceramic is less agressive in the beginning but I've found that 
the diamond does wear and loose it agressiveness. After about 7 years of use 
my diamond stone is less that half the diamond left and not agressive at 
all. My ceramic stone is just as agressive (about 75% of a new diamond 
stone) and just as flat as when I purchased it 17 years ago. Neither stone 
requires a lubrant of water or oil. When they load up just wash them with 
soap and water to open the grit.

Joe Dillett
The Carving Shop
645 E. LaSalle St. Suite 3
Somonauk, IL. 60552
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Al and Sue Pilsl" <pilsl at uniontel.net>
To: "[Woodcarver]" <woodcarver at six.pairlist.net>
Sent: Tuesday, April 18, 2006 10:42 AM
Subject: [Woodcarver] Sharpening stones



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> When purchasing and using diamond sharpening stones, is it better to get 

> the flat stones, or the ones with the "honeycombed-type mesh" over the top 

> of the stone?  I hope I didn't confuse anyone with all of the technical 

> jargon I used!!! :>)

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