gidon
Established Member
Hi
I'm a little confused here. I have been flattening some plane iron backs on a "fine" DMT diamond stone. I'm unclear as to whether my 1000 grit waterstone is actually finer, or whether to go straight to my 6000 grit waterstone. I have found some (conflicting) information on the web comparing grits - but does anyone have a clear understanding on how say extra coarse (220), coarse (325), fine (600), extra fine (1200) DMT diamond stones compare to waterstones? Also does anyone know if an extra fine DMT stone will give a mirror finish. I find that the 600 grit fine gives a very bright finish but scratches are quite visible.
Cheers
Gidon
I'm a little confused here. I have been flattening some plane iron backs on a "fine" DMT diamond stone. I'm unclear as to whether my 1000 grit waterstone is actually finer, or whether to go straight to my 6000 grit waterstone. I have found some (conflicting) information on the web comparing grits - but does anyone have a clear understanding on how say extra coarse (220), coarse (325), fine (600), extra fine (1200) DMT diamond stones compare to waterstones? Also does anyone know if an extra fine DMT stone will give a mirror finish. I find that the 600 grit fine gives a very bright finish but scratches are quite visible.
Cheers
Gidon