Waterstones

[charlibalv]

I recently bought a set of waterstones from Tools From Japan, the Sigma Power ceramic 1000-6000-13000 special set. I had a bit of an accident with my previous King stones ( I dropped 2 of them ******!) any way I came across Tools from Japan and ordered this set. I am really impressed, both by the stones and the service. They were shipped with a tray to hold the stones and a free Atoma diamond stone to flatten them.

They cut really well, it's probable me but my plane blades and chisels have never been as sharp (or as quick to sharpen).

 

[Cordy]

Hi Charli
Is this the kit you sent for ?
http://www.toolsfromjapan.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1667

What did these cost you ?
How long to deliver ?
...... and finally..... do you pay import duty ?

Cheers
Cordy

 

[Racers]

You can glue water stones back together with super glue, well I did with my 8000 grit one.

Pete

 

[David C]

Or Polyurethane or epoxy.

I do this when my King stones get thin and fragile.

It allows 100% use.

David

 

[Jacob]

You don't get this prob with oilstones. They last for life. Or two lives. I've still got my first one from 50+ years ago. I suppose it might have worn out if I hadn't added one or two more to the collection.

 

[Phil Pascoe]

Groundhog Day ...

 

[G S Haydon]

Nice to hear someone getting a good edge! You'll be set for many a long year with those stones.

 

[rafezetter]

Hi Charli
Is this the kit you sent for ?
http://www.toolsfromjapan.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1667

What did these cost you ?
How long to deliver ?
...... and finally..... do you pay import duty ?

Cheers
Cordy

Well 25,000 yen is approx £134 GBP for a start, Shipping says about £9 and import tax is very likely if they mark the package with the value. - so maybe +20%

 

[Cordy]

Thanks Rafezetter; prices out of my league

I only paid about £80 for my 3 used hand-planes

Cordy

 

[Jacob]

If you want new stones one of these will do for almost everything at £30 ish.
But there's loads of them cheap 2nd hand (they never wear out).

 

[Cordy]

Are these any good ?
http://tinyurl.com/nakwbmb

From Hong Kong; they are Size: 18X 6.4X 3.1cm

So should be wide enough for my No 7 plane iron

 

[charlibalv]

Hi Charli
Is this the kit you sent for ?
http://www.toolsfromjapan.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1667

What did these cost you ?
How long to deliver ?
...... and finally..... do you pay import duty ?

Cheers
Cordy

Well 25,000 yen is approx £134 GBP for a start, Shipping says about £9 and import tax is very likely if they mark the package with the value. - so maybe +20%

Yes that's about right, delivery was about 10 days I think, duty only cost me £12 so I think they made an error, shucks should I have said something?