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Help identifying stone

Did you use a wire brush? Try Lacquer thinner with a wire brush. Scrub quickly and wipe with a cloth as the lacquer dries fast. DM
 
Your stone has really been used. It may not need much cleaning after leveling it. As this will remove the ground in swarf. DM
 
Be sure to draw lines on the stone with a black marker before leveling. As this will help you see your progress and where you need to work it. DM
 
What do you guys think of using 3 in 1 oil for sharpening instead of honing oil?
 
David Martin said:
Be sure to draw lines on the stone with a black marker before leveling. As this will help you see your progress and where you need to work it. DM
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Almost there!

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I'm proud of you. You've made good progress. It's beginning to look like a soft Arkansas. Slightly different from the Washita. More like 600 grit. How long did it take to get it to this point? DM
 
Be sure to clean it after each sharpening session. So, it doesn't get in that shape again. DM
 
I don't doubt you. Leveling is time consuming. That's about the same as one of mine. I guess you have the other side to go. Stick with it. Remember it took a long time of use to get it that bad. You may not have to do this stone again. So, that's some consolation. DM
 
David Martin said:
I don't doubt you. Leveling is time consuming. That's about the same as one of mine. I guess you have the other side to go. Stick with it. Remember it took a long time of use to get it that bad. You may not have to do this stone again. So, that's some consolation. DM
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Thanks for all the advice.
 
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Yar, I staying with you on this. Your 1st one is not easy. Should you do some others, they get easier. Depending on how badly they are dished. Just looking at the thickness of the stone it has a lot of life remaining. Plus, you're just adding your elbow grease to get a new stone. I wouldn't doubt a new Arkansas stone 2X8" well finished would cost you 70$ to get it to your door. Then it wouldn't come with your nice heavy duty wooden box. So, the time your spending on it is paying you dividends. You're welcome, DM
 
David Martin said:
Yar, I staying with you on this. Your 1st one is not easy. Should you do some others, they get easier. Depending on how badly they are dished. Just looking at the thickness of the stone it has a lot of life remaining. Plus, you're just adding your elbow grease to get a new stone. I wouldn't doubt a new Arkansas stone 2X8" well finished would cost you 70$ to get it to your door. Then it wouldn't come with your nice heavy duty wooden box. So, the time your spending on it is paying you dividends. You're welcome, DM
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I've just been using a cinder block to level it, I'll probably end up buying a diamond lapping plate to make future stones go a little quicker. Thanks again.
 
I think I'm done. Side 1:
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Side 2, which was dished pretty bad

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There's still a little dishing but it's come a long way. Comparison

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Thanks to everyone who provided tips, I enjoy learning new things by trying.
 
A good job. I would not get a diamond plate to do leveling. As that ruined mine. I'd stick with the cinder block, concrete or a coarse leveling tile. Some folks use sandpaper. Now, you have a new stone. Wash it and dry it & you're ready to sharpen. How much time in it thus far? DM
 
For a stone in that shape. That's not bad. Mine was not as bad and it took me 3-4 hours. So, be proud you pulled it off and learned some along the way. Something many guys won't tackle. It still looks like a soft Arkansas to me. DM
 
That stone looks great Yar. You should be quite proud of your efforts. It will serve you well for many many years to come.
 
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