Does the stone have clearing channels on the 1000 side?
470484
The diamond clearing channels are only on the 220 side. 1000 side has no pattern
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.
470486
No, but I have seen one that does on a YouTube clip. I do like the one that I have and I don't know if having the cleaning channels on the 1000 side would make much difference.
470487
Not on the one I purchased, however it's just as easy to clean. Great product
470488
No - even though the pictures on their website showed them when I bought mine, they were not there on the 1,000 side. I thought I received a defective one, sent it back, and received another one just like it.
470489
no they changed it, it has no clearing channels on the 1000 side. I have found that the 1000 side quickly becomes dual or unusable. Would be a great products if its still have the clearing channels.
470490
Yes. Despite previous answers, mine has clearance channels on both sides (300 & 1000). I suspect this is due to model # differences. Contact Trend directly to clear this up.
2081379
Is the side that was Not Reset in the 000 position? They can have different combinations because they are not connected.
291266
Since I have not used a whet stone I can't honestly answer this question, however this instrument does the job fantastically.
2215417
No, i really don't think so. If you have too much air you can use stones in 2 or 3 places.
1940284
I only used it a couple times , I pretty sure its bridged, for as cheep and cheezy as it is I dont see it being separate channels .
1694395
nope. I would argue that if it is out of flat the stone is either defective or used up. Should last years.
1503988
not that I can tell. I would say no. the stone has been smoothly polished to a beautiful seamless finish
823913
Yes. It is rather like a giant sticker, or very thick contact paper. It does not look like stone up close, but it looks better than my ugly stained counters.
315444
It is hard to test a stone in the setting. All the stone i have tested is without setting.
1944214
It should not, but if the stone is very porous, it might pick up some color.
1046377
It probably can (VG-10 steel is great), but you should look into purchasing a whet stone. I got a 1,000/6,000 from shun that works great.
392447
Yes it has some of them. I am not sure which channels you are looking for. I can look for you if you have the name of the channels
1301078
No its 1 channel it bumps but u would have to run one on the 1000 and one on the 3000 and its not a 3000 peak is only 2400 for some reason prolly so it dont fry.
1081250
Not that I have seen. I have made jewelry with it over a year ago and it is still clear.
330524
No. It just has one "knob" on the side, and adjusts both channels together.
886441
Just on the stone somewhat but not really. You pretty much need to know already. Sorry,I'm not much help. Nice stones though as they have a rubber on the bottom and they don't move all over like the others that don't have rubber. There's not much to know on these. Just scratch your piece and put solution on. Now your solution will usually tell you with their directions on how to use the stone and solution..
315445
I have held a ring with the stone facing down against the measuring opening. I get a reading but it fluctuates if I move the stone. With a faceted surface it's easier but I have gotten readings for cabochons. It's a good tool but of course not definitive. There are different stones that have the same refractive range...for example...quartz, amethyst, onyx, aventurine, citrine...so I think you have to make a judgment on the stone using other info too. I am not a professional gemologist. I use this tool as additional confirmation of what I think the stone is. I also like the presidium Gem tester. There's a lot of glass on the market...even set in gold! I have held a ring with the stone facing down against the measuring opening. I get a reading but it fluctuates if I move the stone. With a faceted surface it's easier but I have gotten readings for cabochons. It's a good tool but of course not definitive. There are different stones that have the same refractive range...for example...quartz, amethyst, onyx, aventurine, citrine...so I think you have to make a judgment on the stone using other info too. I am not a professional gemologist. I use this tool as additional confirmation of what I think the stone is. I also like the presidium Gem... » Read More I have held a ring with the stone facing down against the measuring opening. I get a reading but it fluctuates if I move the stone. With a faceted surface it's easier but I have gotten readings for cabochons. It's a good tool but of course not definitive. There are different stones that have the same refractive range...for example...quartz, amethyst, onyx, aventurine, citrine...so I think you have to make a judgment on the stone using other info too. I am not a professional gemologist. I use this tool as additional confirmation of what I think the stone is. I also like the presidium Gem tester. There's a lot of glass on the market...even set in gold! « Show Less