Comments on: DMT Introduces its Dia-Flat Plate

By: Tony-Memphis

Tony-Memphis — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 15:12:48 +0000

I’ve read that this plate is too coarse for fine stones like a Norton 8000. Has anybody tried it on a fine stone liek that? Did it work ok? I currently use a DMT “Black” stoen with the dots (not sure which line that is). It works ok, but it is small and I’m not sure how flat it is.

Thanks,

Tony

By: HowardS

HowardS — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 13:41:54 +0000

Chris,
I’ve been honing all kinds of tools for more years than I care to remember and I consider having a flat hone to be at the basis of getting a perfect edge. I’ve tried all kinds of systems from iron lapping plates with Clover Compound to the DMT D8C and, of course, the Shapton DGLP. The flattest is the Shapton and it is also the most expensive. It’s warranted for Shaptons in order not to void the warranty. For other stones I use the D8C now. It’s coarse enough (325 grit) so that it doesn’t load while lapping a stone and pretty flat. It’s good for natural and artificial waterstones but oilstones tear the diamonds out. Soooo, I was at DMT yesterday and learned of the new DiaPlate product and am anxiously looking forward to it. I share your dislike for the Norton Flattening stone but carry them nonetheless as some people insist on it.

By: jaap

jaap — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 07:46:32 +0000

I wonder why you all use those daimondplates just to flatten waterstones. I use a Trend fine daimond plate as my first stone together with an Eclipse holder. Most of the times 10 strokes do the work. Then on to an 8000 naniwa and a final stropping with some Flexcut paste on a piece of wood. Very quick, very fine edge and scary sharp. Only one stone to keep flat; for that I use a naniwa flattening stone (looks like the norton here) and some carborundum powder.
jaap

By: KC Kevin

KC Kevin — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 22:33:32 +0000

If I’d known you were flattening waterstones, I’d have brought mine with me when you were in town a few weeks back.

By: KC Kevin

KC Kevin — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 22:31:28 +0000

If I’d known you were offering to flatten sharpening waterstones, I’d have brought them with me when you were in town.

By: philjohnwilliams

philjohnwilliams — Sat, 02 Apr 2011 03:47:49 +0000

If you seriously want it, email me at trix320 at hotmail dot com.

By: Christopher Schwarz

Christopher Schwarz — Sat, 02 Apr 2011 03:25:18 +0000

Do the math and I think you’ll find a diamond plate is cheaper. Sandpaper is expensive in comparison.

By: jsilverman

jsilverman — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 22:56:56 +0000

anyone else take the “cheap-road” for flattening waterstones– sandpaper on glass or granite???

By: Groves

Groves — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 05:18:09 +0000

Most gladly, philjohnwilliams!

By: philjohnwilliams

philjohnwilliams — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 02:27:28 +0000

If you want my Norton flattening stone you are welcome to it. Worst flattening tool I have ever used.