Can I use this Nagura to flatten my 1000 and 6000 grit stones?
1857847
Not really - Nagura is only meant to provide a fine grit slurry on top of the fine (6000 or 8000) water stones before sharpening a blade. You can flatten the stones by rubbing them on a piece of ~200 grit wet/dry sandpaper that is secured to a nice flat surface (like a piece of granite or thick glass) with spray adhesive or just water. Make a grid on the water stone with a pencil and then spray the sandpaper with a mist of water and rub the stone on the sandpaper for a few strokes and then check the pencil grid to see where you've taken it off with the sandpaper. When the pencil grid is all gone, then the stone is flat.
1857848
The Nagura stone is to be used to create a "Cream" on the top of the 6000 and above stones. This cream is what sharpens your blade. To flatten your sharpening stones you will use a "Flattening Stone" that is made to flatten a sharpening stone. Just google "Flattening Stone" and you will see the differance in them.
1857849
Not really - Nagura is only meant to provide a fine grit slurry on top of the fine (6000 or 8000) water stones before sharpening a blade. You can flatten the stones by rubbing them on a piece of ~200 grit wet/dry sandpaper that is secured to a nice flat surface (like a piece of granite or thick glass) with spray adhesive or just water. Make a grid on the water stone with a pencil and then spray the sandpaper with a mist of water and rub the stone on the sandpaper for a few strokes and then check the pencil grid to see where you've taken it off with the sandpaper. When the pencil grid is all gone, then the stone is flat. Not really - Nagura is only meant to provide a fine grit slurry on top of the fine (6000 or 8000) water stones before sharpening a blade. You can flatten the stones by rubbing them on a piece of ~200 grit wet/dry sandpaper that is secured to a nice flat surface (like a piece of granite or thick glass) with spray adhesive or just water. Make a grid on the water stone with a pencil and then spray the sandpaper with a mist of water and rub the stone on the sandpaper for a few strokes and then check the pencil grid to see where you've taken it off with the sandpaper. When the pencil grid is all... » Read More Not really - Nagura is only meant to provide a fine grit slurry on top of the fine (6000 or 8000) water stones before sharpening a blade. You can flatten the stones by rubbing them on a piece of ~200 grit wet/dry sandpaper that is secured to a nice flat surface (like a piece of granite or thick glass) with spray adhesive or just water. Make a grid on the water stone with a pencil and then spray the sandpaper with a mist of water and rub the stone on the sandpaper for a few strokes and then check the pencil grid to see where you've taken it off with the sandpaper. When the pencil grid is all gone, then the stone is flat. « Show Less
2178462
I think the grit is about 320. But since this is used to fix and polish your other stones, not sure it matters so much. I have this, works great on my fine grit stones!
3359
You can get by with just the 1000 grit, but the 6000 gives you a sharper blade, in my opinion, yes you need it!
284229
I honestly wouldn't recommend trying something like this because the thing was designed as a grain mill and the clean up would be a royal pain. It *might* work once or twice but after that, seeing as it is a grinding *stone*, it is highly unlikely the mill would be good for anything after that.
2274773
I would answer yes, but there are better ways. Because of the length of the blade you would have to use one wheel on the grinder at a time. Because of deep nicks on the blade from rocks or what ever, you may wear the grit off the wheel quite a bit. A ribbon sander with 60 or 80 grit would be better. Or even a metal file. That being said, I could do it, and do it well.
1084514
yes the course grit will work quickly and put a fine, lasting edge on your lawn mower blades(you will have to do your part ~> which requires effort) but I've no doubt you know that. ABOUT THE STONES - THEY ARE EXCELLENT YOU WILL BE WELL PLEASED
755423
http://www.amazon.com/Norton-Flattening-Stone-Waterstones-plastic/dp/B00067ZSJ0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1419972862&sr=8-1&keywords=flattening+stone This is what you want for that job. I own both the flattening stone and the diamond stone and I can't imagine using that flimsy small diamond stone to flatten my Japanese water stone. It just isn't the right tool for the job, and it wouldn't give you the results you need. See my review for what this stone is good for.
210814
Yes. If it is steel it can be sharpened. Your flat edged chisels will see the best results. If you are putting on the edge from bad damage or some such, then use the corse stone and work your way to the medium grit and then fine grit. If you are just honing the edge start with the medium grit. Your rounded tip chisel will require a little more attention to detail but should still give you a good edge. HIH.
1790337
It would work for that but be careful at what level of coarse you use. This is only the coarse stone, you may want to finish with a finer grit, after using the coarse finish with fine, this will insure a closer fit in the end. they clean easily and remove steel like sand paper on wood. Hope this helps.
804376
All the answers are wrong here you do not need different or better stones to use with this device. Read my review here on this tool for a better understand the ins and outs of this tool and the short comings and problems and ways to get around it. This tool is great for large knives kitchen or fishing but not so good as you get smaller. Smaller folding knives can be done but it takes practice and some understanding of whats going on. Also the stones are fine they are flat no need for other stones the people here are just amateurs who are over tightening the stones in their mount base and making the stone mounts bow or bend in a curve. Simple don't TIGHTEN the mount so much. Duh.. All the answers are wrong here you do not need different or better stones to use with this device. Read my review here on this tool for a better understand the ins and outs of this tool and the short comings and problems and ways to get around it. This tool is great for large knives kitchen or fishing but not so good as you get smaller. Smaller folding knives can be done but it takes practice and some understanding of whats going on. Also the stones are fine they are flat no need for other stones the people here are just amateurs who are over tightening the stones in their mount base and... » Read More All the answers are wrong here you do not need different or better stones to use with this device. Read my review here on this tool for a better understand the ins and outs of this tool and the short comings and problems and ways to get around it. This tool is great for large knives kitchen or fishing but not so good as you get smaller. Smaller folding knives can be done but it takes practice and some understanding of whats going on. Also the stones are fine they are flat no need for other stones the people here are just amateurs who are over tightening the stones in their mount base and making the stone mounts bow or bend in a curve. Simple don't TIGHTEN the mount so much. Duh.. « Show Less
1558061
I really don't know the answer to that question. The Hone itself is great. If the stones slide over the bar that goes in the hone it should work. What are you trying to do?
210813
I would not recommend it, stone is somewhat degradable. Maybe if you use the coarser side of the stone.
470485
No, the 1000 grit side is full diamond grit, only the 300 grit side has the clearing channels.You're not really removing much material with the 1000 grit so I've found it to be okay.Use lapping fluid (I use windex window cleaner) and keep it clean.
1239094
I'm not sure of the numbers but you would definitely want a finer grit to finish off your blade. That probably doesn't help you at all though LOL. I went ahead and bought a better stone. You can find it here if you're interested Norton 614636855653 IB8 1-by-2-by-8-Inch Fine/Coarse India Combination Bench stone
620117
if you notice wear you can rub another flat stone on it to flatten both stones , rub in a figure 8 motion [as in lapping] nobody mentions the flatness of the stones I think it is a very important in getting a clean smooth edge.
2150155
For personal use, the combo will last a very long time and is convenient. This is my first time using high grit stones so I found it a cheaper introduction. I have yet to buy a flattening plate.
1852825
Yes I belive so but it will take time and lots of work, it has no edge at all. You could easily mess it up if you don't know what your doing. You would have to start with a file not a sharpening stone.