Has anyone put this stone to heavy use and been pleased with its performance?
1995985
Honed 10 chisels, 2 plane irons that needed serious help, and 6 kitchen knives, held up well. Plus it's steel, won't need flattening like waters tones.
1995986
Presumably, by the time you get to the extra fine stone all the heavy work is done so I'm puzzled by your question. If what you mean is many edges to be sharpened will 20-30 different blades, daily use, daily touch-up with this stone be considered 'heavy' use? If so then yes, I'm pleased. A couple passes on each side, some stropping and away I go. Leather from 2oz to 14oz straight or curved slices like cutting through soft butter.
242415
Sorry I didn't see this question prior to now. Yes, this stone can handle that with ease. Enjoy.Joe
1951049
I've been dragging this for months over ground that contains both loose and embedded rocks for some time and it has held up well. It seems to be able to take a lot of tough use.
541599
I use it quite often. Consistent performance. Wipe it down after each use. After two years it still looks like new.
2039097
Yes it's very durable..anchored it with wedge anchors on a cement slab and have had no problems
1364153
Mine is well over a year old and it still going strong. Used is about 25 times so far.
1424806
I have it on a beautiful piece of granite. I took the bowl with me when I picked it out. It's gorgeous.
830340
We put diamond blades on ours and use it to stone. We cut in passes as to not stress or burn motor and have been using for years
885573
Just as long as you have a way for it to continually drain somewhere it can definitely handle that order. I've been using mine actually for about 8 months without any issues. We live in New England in an old house with a stone foundation and it does a good job.
2210835
I have had mine for several months now and it lasts a LONG time with a lot of usage without any problems. Definitely worth the buy.
600713
Not that I know of. I wipe it down after each use...especially to make sure I don't have any stones that came loose. That happened once. Fault of the setting not the machine!
420728
The fixed model has a stone that is held stable with a metal strap and two screws. One could remove the screws and reassemble though this seems recreational since the stone can be cleaned in place.
1820613
I'm not sure if it is machined in US, but I think it is probably assembled in US. I used another the exact same for years in a shop where I learned machine work, on a rescent visit it is still in use (15-20 years). Dependable, if it fails it will be from misuse such as dwelling too deep wrecking the stones when it bottoms out. Careful not to break your wrist if it hangs with a high torque drill. Use a small wrench on bolt atop of stone adjustment to increase honing increments (1/8 of turn each time until desired). You will get the hang of it the more you use it.
614687
I personally haven't had that problem but I know I have had good luck with it cleaning my granite and it is SO worth the price. It's worth a try.
1909326
Worth it if You willing to learn to use it. For example the suction cups in the feet of the tool don't hold the tool well, so You will have to find a way to stabilize it. I have learned to use it without worrying about its move. Also the stones are not of high quality so treat them with care; don't put pressure on them or they will brake. Other than that it is a very worthy tool in my opinion.
1279154
I have had mine for about a year or maybe more and I am pretty hard on it. It has held up well.
210813
I would not recommend it, stone is somewhat degradable. Maybe if you use the coarser side of the stone.