Stone Question Specifically Edgepro Glazing

[linuxology]

How does one tell if the edgepro stones are glazed and are need of a refresh carbide/sand rubbing.

 

[Holmesmade]

The sand scrubbing is done to level the stones after they've become dished out from use.

If it's the higher grit stones that you feel have glazed over, just soak them in water for several minutes and use them. Any glazing will be removed by the work. Remember to keep the 220 and higher grit stones wet while you work. At the last stages of sharpening, you can let them dry a bit to let the mud build up and form a polishing slurry. Rinse before storing.

The lower grit stones, especially the 80 grit, tend to just grind down before any glaze has a chance to build up.

 

[SusAntigoon]

Didn't really know there was an 80 grit stone for the EP, perhaps not a stock but aftermarket one? And I have noticed some build up on the 120 btw, and it didn't cut as good anymore. After lapping it worked as good as new. The metal was easy to see on the surface of the stone...but easyly removed too, didn't need to take off much.

 

[wvdavidr]

How does one tell if the edgepro stones are glazed and are need of a refresh carbide/sand rubbing.

I was having some troubles with getting the lower grit stones to cut. I bought their stone leveling kit. It helped tremendously. When in doubt, I give them a quick scrub with the silicon carbide on the glass. It keeps them like new and they still last a long time.

Good sharpening,
Dave