Can this be used to flatten a whetstone or oil stone?
481015
No, it is a whetstone on a steel plate. That never needs flattening as in natural or man made stones. You will need to get a "ceramic flattening stone" to dress up your other whetstones.
481016
I think so, but if you do that, The diamond sharpening stone will not last longer.
481017
Yes. The DMT products are dead flat and the diamond surface is much harder than the whetstone or oilstone. And it will not damage the DMT stone.
1327905
The "blade" is already blunt in that instead of coming to a sharp edge, it has a radius (curve) on it. I suppose if you wanted to flatten it by grinding, you could. However, I'd be careful in not going too much or too fast. You could take too much off, or overheat it, making weaker!
1328463
The purpose of the Nagura stone is to make a slurry of the sharpening stone. The 8000 grit Nagura may not be course enough to do that on the stones that you have. I would suggest using a flattening stone (search "Norton Flattening Stone") or a diamond sharpener that is always flat, this will keep your stones flat and also make slurry.
755425
Norton Flattening Stone for Waterstones, 3/4" x 3" x 9" in plastic case 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.
56007
You can if you are using a water stone. There are several types of sharpening stones; some require oil, some water, some nothing at all.
10280
Yes. Dont use if there are stones gled on. I suggest a silver cleaning cloth for that.
1534060
Yes. It is a very pourus stone that would get loaded with material without a lubricant. Also the slurry of stone dust and materials in the honing oil make the stone more efficient. I use either deisel fuel or mineral oil for most. This stone is really thirsty so I soaked it in mineral oil before use and keep it lubed up with more as I use it.
74371
You must use oil on this stone. Three in One oil is good, as is any light oil. Diamond and "Whet" stones use water only. I prefer diamond stones for sharpening knives for food prep, because you can rinse them off under the tap.
1376070
A flat file, belt sander, or grinder for heavy sharpening (full blade or repairing nicks). A whetstone is fine for a quick touch up in the field. The machetespecialists website has a good tutorial.
1979894
Primarily tung oil is used for wood, however it is a sealer and I would think you could use it on stone. It will probably give the stone a rich wet look. With a satin finish. I've never used it on stone personally. All I can say further is to try it.
964092
It can be used as part of that process, but you will still need a file or stone for the very tip. This sharpener works amazingly well, and can take off a visible amount of blade, so sliding it toward the tip from the handle and following thru until the sharpener is off the blade can dramatically reshape the tip.
14948
Oil is best but water with drop of dish soap will work. It's a decent stone.
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.
1229914
I haven't tried but I don't see why not. This soapstone is one of my best items in my kitchen.
920957
I have not checked the flatness, so I can't help you there. It sharpens my carving & woodworking chisels, plane irons, etc; incredibly well, much better than the stones I have, so am very pleased with the three DMT's I now use. Been using them for over a year now & happy with them. Lot less stroking!
963252
NO... its only use I've been told by my instructor is to get a flat bottom on my chisels. I just purchased 11 chisels and although their great and have an awesome finish, their bottoms aren't entirely flat... and working with the 1000 waterstone wasn't cutting it. So the solution: This Trend Diamond Stone! I still use my 8000 polish stone to finish my honing.
223320
They say to use a 1500 grit Japanese whetstone. I've been following the instructions on ehow.com. So far., no problems.