Fred Oliver
06-24-2008, 12:54 PM
After a little use the DMT hones get smooth and feel like they're not cutting. I assume that's because they're clogging up, and I further assume that's normal. (I hone my turning tools between trips to the grinder with the little 1x4" red/green double-sided hone.)
What I do is put on a little Comet cleanser, brush the surface with a stiff nylon brush, rinse it off and dry it.
Does that sound okay, or does anyone have a better suggestion?
Has anyone ever worn out one of the DMT hones or sharpening plates? Aren't they supposed to last and last and last?
Do you use any lubricant on these? On the larger ones (4x10" ?) I spray some water, although I've seen the recommendation to use soapy water.
What do most people use?
Thanks for your thoughts,
Fred
What I do is put on a little Comet cleanser, brush the surface with a stiff nylon brush, rinse it off and dry it.
Does that sound okay, or does anyone have a better suggestion?
Has anyone ever worn out one of the DMT hones or sharpening plates? Aren't they supposed to last and last and last?
Do you use any lubricant on these? On the larger ones (4x10" ?) I spray some water, although I've seen the recommendation to use soapy water.
What do most people use?
Thanks for your thoughts,
Fred