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Yes, a little does go a long way.
I use WD40 as a lube, and find that this stuff does not load up as easily as normal paper.
When I get to the stage of using MMMX it doesn't require a lot of pressure.
They use a far different method of measuring abrasive grit, and it doesn't have much in common with P grit guidelines. MX grits are MUCH higher than conventional abrasives of the same number.
That said, I find I usually use 240MX, 320MX, 360MX, 400MX, and 600MX.
I don't use all those on each knife. That is just the range I use, depending on my final grind finish. And although I do have it in higher grits than 600, I only used it once, just to see what it did. Above 600 is REALLY fine, almost like plain paper. You can actually polish plastic with the higher grits.
Call their toll free # and get a sample pack of the Micro Mesh MX, I believe they are free, or maybe a nominal charge for shipping.
Make sure you tell them "MX", for metal working, as they also have products for wood and plastic.
I use WD40 as a lube, and find that this stuff does not load up as easily as normal paper.
When I get to the stage of using MMMX it doesn't require a lot of pressure.
They use a far different method of measuring abrasive grit, and it doesn't have much in common with P grit guidelines. MX grits are MUCH higher than conventional abrasives of the same number.
That said, I find I usually use 240MX, 320MX, 360MX, 400MX, and 600MX.
I don't use all those on each knife. That is just the range I use, depending on my final grind finish. And although I do have it in higher grits than 600, I only used it once, just to see what it did. Above 600 is REALLY fine, almost like plain paper. You can actually polish plastic with the higher grits.
Call their toll free # and get a sample pack of the Micro Mesh MX, I believe they are free, or maybe a nominal charge for shipping.
Make sure you tell them "MX", for metal working, as they also have products for wood and plastic.
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