Norton 220 waterstone

[HeavyHanded]

A lot of folks don't care much for this stone. It crumbles too easily, generates a slurry that can slow grinding, is difficult to keep flat. Every time I use it I plod along for one reason, it seems to produce far less spent metal/burring at the apex compared to many other coarse stones I own, and this makes it a lot easier/faster to progress up through the finer grits. I gave it a try tonight with no water, bone dry. It cut far faster than it does with water, and probably due to the powder/swarf building up on the surface, it still seemed to produce a clean edge. Burring was minimal compared to other rough grinding stones I have, and it seemed to consume far less of the stone than usual. I cleaned it up by giving it rub-down with a stiff bristle brush (did this once or twice as I used it also). I believe this is the new default method.

Anyone have any other insights into this stone I'd be happy to hear about 'em.

HH