Help with cleaning oil stones

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Darryl D..

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Hey there guys ...
one of the guys I work with in the meat room gave me a Norton tri-stone sharpening system t clean for him. I didn’t mind taking it home t clean and nor will I mind trying it out.. it’s def a nice piece .. it’s been in the meat room for about 4/5 years so the metal is rusted and it’s been used with oil so the stones are coated with oil and swarf? Like a sludge like substance might not b called swarf but u get d picture.. thanks in advance for the tips guys .. n gals
 
Darryl D.. said:
Hey there guys ...
one of the guys I work with in the meat room gave me a Norton tri-stone sharpening system t clean for him. I didn’t mind taking it home t clean and nor will I mind trying it out.. it’s def a nice piece .. it’s been in the meat room for about 4/5 years so the metal is rusted and it’s been used with oil so the stones are coated with oil and swarf? Like a sludge like substance might not b called swarf but u get d picture.. thanks in advance for the tips guys .. n gals
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I have read that boiling helps to clean oil stones but I have never tried it and would be leery unless it is confirmed by somebody other then a youtube expert. I hope somebody actually in the know comes along to help you.
 
I am going to assume India and crystolon stones. Dish soap and water should be fine.
If there is to much rust you can get a replacement center section for the IM 313 (if that is the model) through Sharpening Supplies but it wont work with all the old models but since you have the rod you might be in business regardless.
 
Yes, it's an IM-313. The side plates and screws are stainless but can rust in a meat market environment with cleaning and spraying water around. Still, just 4-5 years it should be ok. Meat cutters don't have time to clean their stones during a shift. Just barely time to sharpen one
knife. The crystolon stones (SiC) will be dished but the orange India should be fine. I would go at it with Comet and a fine wire brush. Others
have good luck with Bar Keepers Friend. Use water, scrub and rinse. DM
 
Cool thanks I’m gonna give it a go tonght when I get done.. I found out it’s actually been in the room more like 7 years the guy that brought it in passed away and the room inhereted it . So it’s an older model. Mayb early 2000’s it’s actually in great shape for it’s age .. thanks again fellas!
 
The box was originally red and beat up. I got it, from a USDA inspected plant and the owner thought he'd had it for at least that time frame.
The stones are clamped in place and you just lift it by the knobs and spin it to the desired stone. It has a reservoir below the stones for oil but
I merely apply the oil to the stone I'm using and clean it as I go. Then advance on to the fine India. These systems are not cheap but this size stones are a real joy to work a knife on and it can handle any size blade. Thanks, DM
 
David Martin said:
The box was originally red and beat up. I got it, from a USDA inspected plant and the owner thought he'd had it for at least that time frame.
The stones are clamped in place and you just lift it by the knobs and spin it to the desired stone. It has a reservoir below the stones for oil but
I merely apply the oil to the stone I'm using and clean it as I go. Then advance on to the fine India. These systems are not cheap but this size stones are a real joy to work a knife on and it can handle any size blade. Thanks, DM
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I have the same thing mostly ... i actually used the stones tonght t sharpen a boning knife, the one I have is black but same size stones it looks like
 
Yes, the stones should be the same size. The Norton Tri-hone stone holder is black. I don't think they have changed their design in the last 40 years. I'm not sure who mfg. mine and it is a different design but made for those stones. After working a knife on the fine India it will have a nice edge. DM
 
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