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Storing Water stones between use ?
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Argus
Sapling
Bucket of water.
They need constant immersion.
They need constant immersion.
Peri
Sapling
Tupperware container full of water, ready for use.
If they're in an unheated workshop, probably not a good idea to let them freeze solid in the winter though
If they're in an unheated workshop, probably not a good idea to let them freeze solid in the winter though
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The Navy used to put brandy in the drinking water to stop it spoiling- damn waste for stones though lol.
Windows
Old Oak
I run my stone under a tap before and after use and store it dry. The manufacturer of your stone may have a different serving suggestion for you.
Peri
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Just4fun":2e8bsmj8 said:
Not Brandy - Obviously
Dr.Al
Old Oak
As the grit size gets smaller, the need for soaking reduces. I've got a fine grit stone (6000 or 8000, I can't remember) and that just needs a generous squirt of water before use. I don't use the coarse ones any more: I don't like to leave them soaking due to the risk of freezing and it takes quite a while to soak them before use.
Woodbloke
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Argus":1s6m69er said:
Nope, they don't need constant immersion. David Charlesworth used to store his in green trays from the garden centre with about 12mm of water each - Rob
If you have a waterstone that you want to keep immersed because the maker said you should or because you decide to, have a look in the tupperware section of a kitchen or hardware shop. You can get a sealable plastic box, sold as a box for bacon rashers, which is exactly the right size. It will seal properly so there's no evaporation or dirt to manage and you can just put the stone on the shelf, next to your natural oilstones, your man-made oilstones, your diamond stones, your ceramic stones and your abrasive papers.
Sharpening bliss achieved!
Sharpening bliss achieved!
I had a Japanese water stone where the maker specifically said it was not to be stored immersed in water. You had to soak it for just a few minutes before use. If you soaked it, it would crumble away.
I imagine that the manufacturer would supply information in cases like that.
I imagine that the manufacturer would supply information in cases like that.
Argus
Sapling
Gave 'em up when decent diamond plates came out - quicker, easier, sharp tools, less mess.
One instance of technology trumping the traditional stuff.
It's a bit like giving up stone axes, when the metal ones became available.
The water evaporated years ago, but they are still in the bucket.................
One instance of technology trumping the traditional stuff.
It's a bit like giving up stone axes, when the metal ones became available.
The water evaporated years ago, but they are still in the bucket.................
johnward
Sapling
I've used an 800, a 6,000 and a 16,000 grit for all my sharpening for a good number of years. I leave them in position covered in plastic when not in use and only soak the 800 grit for 10 minutes before it's needed. The other two are so dense that they only need a spray of water before use.
John
John
Woodbloke
Sequoia
Same here; waterstones were quickly booted into the long grass when decent diamond plates (DMT etc) became available, but I've moved on again to 'scary sharp' films from WH.Argus":1sqi6xau said:
The caveat with waterstones is that to get the best out of them, the 'shop ought to have a sink with a drain and running water. Not many 'shops can boast of such an accessory inc. mine and without access to running water the things are a complete pain in the arris - Rob
Phil Pascoe
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I've used water stones for 40 years and still prefer them to (decent) diamond plates. (No I haven't running water.)
AJB Temple
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I've used a lot of water stones. Mostly bought in Japan and have never left any to soak after use having had a 800o grit expensive stone start to craze when over soaked. Nowadays I only use splash and go stones anyway, and just wet those with a mist spray bottle. Prefer w/s to diamond plates personally.
There are broadly 2 types of water stone - splash and go and soakers. Some splash and go stones will suffer if soaked as the binder will start to dissolve.
If you don’t know the type a quick 10 min soak before use will be fine and cover both types ok.
If you don’t know the type a quick 10 min soak before use will be fine and cover both types ok.
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Tom - your first post and you've jumped right into a sharpening shark pool :lol:
Woodbloke
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That's the same one that's got all the crocodiles :lol: - RobAJB Temple":2m6yxudu said:
Woodbloke
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Even an online sharpening puddle is fraught with 'difficulties' :eusa-whistle: That's why we don't go anywhere near them on WH2 - Rob—Tom—":wtgas460 said: