Stewie Simpson
10-04-2016, 11:26 PM
I received this 2nd hand Natural Sharpening Stone from the U.K. today. As you will see, the stone was covered in a fair bit of grime and oil build up from previous years of use. The stone measures 8" x 2" tapered in thickness from 1 7/8" - 1 5/8".
The stone as received.
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After the stone after being flattened on all sides and both ends using 220 sic powder over a float glass.
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Stone after final flattening on float glass with 320 & 400 grit w & d, followed by a and wipe over with honing oil.
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Stewie;
The stone as received.
http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af219/swagman001/new%20stropping%20block/natural%20honing%20stones%20purchased%20from%20the %20uk/_DSC0218_zpsn5rvaphk.jpg (http://s1009.photobucket.com/user/swagman001/media/new%20stropping%20block/natural%20honing%20stones%20purchased%20from%20the %20uk/_DSC0218_zpsn5rvaphk.jpg.html)
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After the stone after being flattened on all sides and both ends using 220 sic powder over a float glass.
http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af219/swagman001/new%20stropping%20block/natural%20honing%20stones%20purchased%20from%20the %20uk/_DSC0219_zps2bvqh6w9.jpg (http://s1009.photobucket.com/user/swagman001/media/new%20stropping%20block/natural%20honing%20stones%20purchased%20from%20the %20uk/_DSC0219_zps2bvqh6w9.jpg.html)
Stone after final flattening on float glass with 320 & 400 grit w & d, followed by a and wipe over with honing oil.
http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af219/swagman001/new%20stropping%20block/natural%20honing%20stones%20purchased%20from%20the %20uk/_DSC0223_zpss6qzthwy.jpg (http://s1009.photobucket.com/user/swagman001/media/new%20stropping%20block/natural%20honing%20stones%20purchased%20from%20the %20uk/_DSC0223_zpss6qzthwy.jpg.html)
Stewie;