Does this stone HAVE to be used with oil or can water be used instead? Also, if oil is necessary; do you HAVE to use norton oil?
74371
You must use oil on this stone. Three in One oil is good, as is any light oil. Diamond and "Whet" stones use water only. I prefer diamond stones for sharpening knives for food prep, because you can rinse them off under the tap.
1534057
You don't have to. I have used it with and without. It does seem to glide much smoother across the blade when I use honing oil. I've even heard of some people using water. Honing oil is relatively inexpensive, so I tend to use it.
1534060
Yes. It is a very pourus stone that would get loaded with material without a lubricant. Also the slurry of stone dust and materials in the honing oil make the stone more efficient. I use either deisel fuel or mineral oil for most. This stone is really thirsty so I soaked it in mineral oil before use and keep it lubed up with more as I use it.
1796400
Depends if you have an wet stone or an oil stone. Spit just doesn't do it for a oil stone
1887191
I found that you need to soak it about 20 minutes, I use a tupperware tub that covers the whole stone. Don't store it in water, just soak it before using it.
755423
http://www.amazon.com/Norton-Flattening-Stone-Waterstones-plastic/dp/B00067ZSJ0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1419972862&sr=8-1&keywords=flattening+stone This is what you want for that job. I own both the flattening stone and the diamond stone and I can't imagine using that flimsy small diamond stone to flatten my Japanese water stone. It just isn't the right tool for the job, and it wouldn't give you the results you need. See my review for what this stone is good for.
1199630
Basically the water creates suction with the water in the base and holds the stone. Along with the ridge on the base you wont be losing the stone any time soon. Even if you didn't have the base the friction from the stone on most surfaces will keep it stationary.
933176
Yes, the stone is designed to work with oil. It is a little too rough without it. However, you could probably use water, but I don't think that you would get a very good edge.
1239094
I'm not sure of the numbers but you would definitely want a finer grit to finish off your blade. That probably doesn't help you at all though LOL. I went ahead and bought a better stone. You can find it here if you're interested Norton 614636855653 IB8 1-by-2-by-8-Inch Fine/Coarse India Combination Bench stone
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coarse on the orange side, fine on the grey side. Finish up on an Arkansas extra fine surgical black stone. Switched to Norton mineral oil for these new stones. The oil is safe for kitchen use.The Norton 614636855653 IB8 India 100/320-grit combination oilstone...
886441
Just on the stone somewhat but not really. You pretty much need to know already. Sorry,I'm not much help. Nice stones though as they have a rubber on the bottom and they don't move all over like the others that don't have rubber. There's not much to know on these. Just scratch your piece and put solution on. Now your solution will usually tell you with their directions on how to use the stone and solution..
2023799
i personally just wash the stone, if you're really interested in getting it to look like new buy some sandpaper sand it. make sure when you're through sanding you finish with fine sandpaperto make it smooth and then put veg, oil on the top. i hope this helps you.
654612
According to Calf Pizza Stones, http://www.californiapizzastones.com/pizza/files/Conditioning-A-Pizza-Stone.php, "We do not recommend using any oil of any type. Simply wash your stone, NO SOAP. Pat dry and put in your oven. Turn your oven to 450 and bake your stone for 30 minutes let cool. Now our ready to bake!!!"
2240544
we wash our granite top with soap & water. works fine. make sure it's cool 1st. also we found it best to allow plenty of time for the stone to heat thru.
1983148
I'd think that unless you're doing major reshaping (removal of large chips) you'd be better off starting in the 1k range as your most coarse stone. You would probably be well served by searching for "waterstone" instead of "wet stone",
2159820
Using a proper angle you can get a nice edge. I find this is a good little finisher after I spend some time with a more coarse stone. And yes, you can use water. Just make sure to dry the knife and stone afterwards. THOUGH, it is best to use oil. I like mineral oil because i tend to cut food with my knives. I also keep this tool in my pocket for everyday use. It can be pretty handy:)
1348612
These are water stones, you just need to pre-soak for about 15 minutes before each use, and add water while sharpening, and air dry after you are done, don't need to deal with greasy oil.