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   dryhter | Jan 11, 2005 02:43am | #1

   Welcome Wally,

   Oil stones two basic catagories NATURAL and MAN MADE

   MAN MADE 1.Carburundum a blue/grey/green color not used mutch any more(Ithink its for low carbon steel)

             2.An orange colored one made by NORTON (check out their website for info)that's wh

   at I use.

             3.usually the stone has two grits medium/fine one on each side.

    

   NATURAL STONES

          Acouple of differnt colors ,but white and black are most prized.They are harder and finer than the man made stones and are used to put the finishing edge on just befor you strope the blade on the heel of your hand .

   The natural stones can be exspensive.Over a hundred bucks for aSurgical White.

    

                       AND

    

   At the risk of hoping to start a argument ....A FAR SUPERIOR SHARPENING REGIMENT for a practicle Trim Carpenter!

   DPR

    

   ps  Don't get me started on sharpening guides.

    

    

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   johnhb | Jan 11, 2005 03:43am | #2

   Thanks for the info, it's helped alot. I promise not to get you started on guides!

    

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   Napie | Jan 13, 2005 12:13am | #3

   No guides!  learn to do it by eye.

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   dryhter | Jan 13, 2005 03:07am | #4

   I concur.