sharpening stone issues....?

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redneckmedic

redneckmedic

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Years ago I used a two stone system for hand tool sharpening that required honing oil. After acquiring the delta sharpening system, the apex edge pro, and a vise with files, I tucked the stones away in a box hidden for several years. Now I've learned how nice it is to take the burr of a skew with a stone and dug them back out. Over time the oil has turned into' refrigerated molasses mixed with gorrila glue and completely covers the stone.

How do y'all suppose I clean the stone off?
 
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A diamond hone should both clean and flatten your oil stones.

But if you are looking for something to fine tune a skew, the diamond hone itself may do the trick. I have one of those credit-card sized hones and a bottle of water (with a couple of drops of diswashing detergent added to make it slippery) right next to my lathe. Does a great job on skews.
 
I always soak them in kerosene over night ,then a stiff brush. Works for me. They should be flattened before use.

Paul
 
Been there and cleaned that several times with old stones. Multi step process worked well. Waterless hand cleaner got the worst off the surface. Ran the stone(s) through the dishwasher.

Mineral spirits/kerosene may get light stuff, but soak with some agitation in carburator cleaner did wonders.

By the way, high speed steels can be pretty wearing on stones, especially softer ones.

Cannot think of any reason to flatten stones to use as hones for turning ( waterstones for plane blades is another story).

I am very pleased with either diamond or Cubic Boron Nitride for honing and finish cuts.

(Use deodorized mineral spirits if the odor bothers. Oil thinned with kerosene was a common material to clear the cuttings)
 
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