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  1. 16th September 2005, 12:31 PM #1
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    Default Whetstone/Oil stone

    I have a very old whetstone, say 60mm x 200mm, in a wooden case with lid. I recently lapped it smooth.

    How do I tell if this should have oil applied when used or water?

    Seems a stupid question, does it really matter? Always used oil until my horizons were broadened by the assorted guru savants here. Does the wooden case suggest a water stone, or is it just packaging?
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    Some people use water with them but if it's ever had oil on it, then water wont be any good.

    I doubt it's a waterstone. These are very soft and the particles are very fine and dense. If it's hard and grey, my bet is it's carborundum. Use oil.

    I keep my oilstone in a wooden case too. I keep the waterstones in.... water!
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