Sharpening Stones thread

[Lama]

Here is another one from the big lot posted above. I wanted to try my hand at lapping a stone and this was a good one to use because of the crack. After two hours with silicone carbide on a plexiglass plate it is relatively smooth. What's interesting is the crack doesn't hinder its usability for sharpening knives. I don't think I'd try a small chisel or gouge on it. The stone is wedged into the red pine box with a metal shim, so it lapped flat despite the crack. I really like this one's color. It seems to be less aggressive than the other stones I highlighted. There are two cut nails set into the bottom of the box to keep it from sliding on a wood work bench.

[Dinadan]

Michael,
That is a nice lot of old stones. It is fun sorting and figuring out what is what when a lot like that arrives. I have never tried lapping a stone: two hours would try my patience, I fear. Very cool post.

[Lama]

Thanks Mel, I plan to show more as I sort through them and have time to photograph them. Most of these are really cupped, so it takes a while to lap them. Plus lapping is like sharpening. It takes a while to get the technique down. Both tend to be kind of meditative. Although lapping is harder work.

[Miller Bro's]

Here's some from Case and Buck.....