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Thread: How to hone a lathe tool ?
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17th Jul 2013, 10:14 AM #31Most Valued Member
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Yes I use them Ben and they're fine. The DMT diamond is in my opinion better, and I've worn out a number of Ezy-Lap stones. It's not like they last just a week however! The DMT stones are normally more expensive from what I've seen, but the quality is excellent. On the other hand I find the Ezy-Laps are easier to use if I'm just honing tools so they're the ones I normally use.
When using them I will use whatever I have to hand as a lubricant, normally either WD-40 or kero from the parts washer. I don't think it really matters what you use as it's just there to to flush away away the swarf generated. They're not as fussy as natural stones for example, and you could use anything at all.
Pete
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31st Jul 2020, 11:14 PM #32
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Reviving this old thread: After lots of experimenting , I have gone through different stages , sometimes I gave away the honing as being not so effective . But recently my favourite honing stone is the very dark grey 'Carborundum' type of stone. The browny coloured India Alox types just don't give a nice edge , for me anyway . The diamond honing plates are OK , not too bad. I've found it's only necessary to hone the top face of the HSS tool , where the chips form and roll away from the edge.
1. Carborundum 2. Diamond 3. India
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1st Aug 2020, 03:25 AM #33
Hi Morrisman,
FWIW I use a fine 8 mm square Carborundum stick, its about 400 grit. I also have a round one which gets only limited use.Best Regards:
Baron J.
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