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   sharpologist | Oct 06, 2003 10:25pm | #1

   Scout, Marble is too soft for what you have in mind.It will wear quickly and lose it's flatness.You can use the marble but use silicone carbide sandpaper instead of compounds

   Texas Sharpologist

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   IndianScout3 | Oct 06, 2003 11:15pm | #3

   Thank you. I meant to say granite. I'll try your suggestion. Thank you for the input

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   JohnWW | Oct 06, 2003 11:03pm | #2

   Marble is very soft, it will wear into a hollow very quickly.  Glass or granite are the usual substrate for sharpening with abrasive grit.  Using fine to superfine sandpapers on a backing is a lot less messy and just as effective.

   John W.

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   IndianScout3 | Oct 06, 2003 11:16pm | #4

   Thank you. I meant to say granite. I like the idea of less messy and the paper. Appreciate the input.

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   AlanTurner | Oct 07, 2003 03:23pm | #5

   You might try these people for the SC abrasive.

   http://myshoppersguide.com/webstores/stores_app/store.asp?Shopper_id=2375915946362375&Store_id=109&page_id=5

   Also, to be used dry only, htey have excellent pricing on ZA paper in finer grits, by Norton.  The 220 lapps quite fast.

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   IndianScout3 | Oct 08, 2003 01:18am | #6

   Thank you. Went to web site and just what I'm looking for. Bob