Are the stones identical or different? If different, how can I tell which stone will work for which metal(s)?
1748819
One stone for all...different acids for each that is all...just wipe off once tested...and good to go...all stones same just need different acids...cheaper ones are fine..no need for big fancy one...I use one stone to test all...just different acids..
460648
Not sure on the lifetime. Also not sure about the stones - except I had at least two in my box - but that is not what I had planned to use it for - so I may look again and see. I assume after the stones are worn out you could purchase some new ones. Perhaps the User Manual has info on replacing them.
17306
Use a digital angle finder to readjust the rod angle if you have stones of different thickness. Not an issue with the diamond stone kit, the diamond stones are all the same thickness
1766082
Well, I wouldnt call it a stone. Its some sort of thin plate used for sharpening. I didnt like it very well, it felt kinda cheap. So I bought a nice stone seperately. Hope this helps.
460647
i just got it, do not know? i've seen the stones in a lot of places, they're standard issue. you get several in the box, different kinds.
1023352
I think the best thing for you to do is to go to the best hardware store in your area. Take the black rubber sleeve they give you with the pump AND one of your stones (assuming they're identical) and get a(n) (intelligent) guy in the store to try to help you. Worst case, if they don't have what you need, you'll have to go to some specialty place, especially if the hardware store doesn't have the right size plastic tubing, but they actually should. I can't think of any way to answer this via this sort of text without just adding to the confusion... Sorry.
1548573
Oh yeah, any stone works. The diamonds are really really hard...go wet, much better overall.
183240
can this unit be used to cut different hardness of stones for lapidary work
757676
Hi Pam, I use my bits on hard stones and they work for them, slowly, so I would think they would work fine for china.
136065
Clone Exactly like EP...Their site has great videos + English instructions...a stone upgrade to Shapton or EdgePro highly recommended...If you are willing to swap the plastic stone backing plates with aluminum so the stones that come with the clone are workable...The plastic stone-backing will not allow hard enough pressure without breaking the stones...Stones can be flattened with 180 grit wet/dry sandpaper that is wet on a flat counter top. Check out ChefKnivesToGo or EdgePro sites
1517877
I can't answer your question. I paid for my stone but NEVER RECEIVED IT!!!!!
156296
Should work just fine. I would use the American stone for that knife. I have used it on my folding knives.
804376
All the answers are wrong here you do not need different or better stones to use with this device. Read my review here on this tool for a better understand the ins and outs of this tool and the short comings and problems and ways to get around it. This tool is great for large knives kitchen or fishing but not so good as you get smaller. Smaller folding knives can be done but it takes practice and some understanding of whats going on. Also the stones are fine they are flat no need for other stones the people here are just amateurs who are over tightening the stones in their mount base and making the stone mounts bow or bend in a curve. Simple don't TIGHTEN the mount so much. Duh.. All the answers are wrong here you do not need different or better stones to use with this device. Read my review here on this tool for a better understand the ins and outs of this tool and the short comings and problems and ways to get around it. This tool is great for large knives kitchen or fishing but not so good as you get smaller. Smaller folding knives can be done but it takes practice and some understanding of whats going on. Also the stones are fine they are flat no need for other stones the people here are just amateurs who are over tightening the stones in their mount base and... » Read More All the answers are wrong here you do not need different or better stones to use with this device. Read my review here on this tool for a better understand the ins and outs of this tool and the short comings and problems and ways to get around it. This tool is great for large knives kitchen or fishing but not so good as you get smaller. Smaller folding knives can be done but it takes practice and some understanding of whats going on. Also the stones are fine they are flat no need for other stones the people here are just amateurs who are over tightening the stones in their mount base and making the stone mounts bow or bend in a curve. Simple don't TIGHTEN the mount so much. Duh.. « Show Less
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I really don't know unless it is just the handle configuration and possibly the physical size. The both sharpen at the same angles and sharpen the same knives. I've been very happy with mine.
17304
All the hones I have are diamond hones, witch are the same thickness. I think just about any stone the same size, but different in thickness will work.
328595
I borrowed another type from a friend before I bought this one...both worked fine, did the job...they all are pretty much the same...just be sure you get all the different sized tips for different sized crystals.
1790885
No the numbers are the same. Best to know the supplier you buy from. Try testing by rotating and moving the stone off center a little. A synthetic sapphire will read high in the red zone.Good luck.