Thanks Thanks:  0
Likes Likes:  0
Needs Pictures Needs Pictures:  0
Picture(s) thanks Picture(s) thanks:  0
Results 1 to 3 of 3
  1. 16th March 2005, 02:09 PM #1
    EMistral
    EMistral is offline Senior Member
    Join Date
    Nov 2003
    Posts
    318

    Default japanese wetstone: what is the equivalent grit?

    Hi all,

    I have a friend who brought me back a wetstone from japan.
    the stone has 2 sides:
    - blue
    - orange

    It is mentionned 300 and 1000 so I am assuming that's the grit
    but how do you compare these grits with for instance belt sander ?
    Is there a 1:1 ratio or a 300 japanese grit is much higher or lower than a 300 grit belt or sanding paper ?

    Thanks
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  2. 16th March 2005 02:09 PM # ADS
    Google Adsense Advertisement
    Join Date
    Always
    Posts
    Many





     
  3. 16th March 2005, 02:39 PM #2
    Dan
    Dan is offline SENIOR MEMBER
    Join Date
    Aug 2002
    Location
    Boyne Island, Queensland
    Age
    51
    Posts
    929

    Default

    There's an equivalent chart here,
    http://users.ameritech.net/knives/grits.htm
    But I don't know how accurate it is.
    Dan
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  4. 16th March 2005, 05:06 PM #3
    derekcohen's Avatar
    derekcohen
    derekcohen is offline Be inspired. Be creative. Be bold.
    Join Date
    Apr 2001
    Location
    Perth
    Posts
    10,826

    Default

    The 300 grit is intended for serious metal removal - it is much the same as using a 80 grit sandpaper. The 1000 is a moderate grind, about 500 grit sandpaper.

    Regards from Perth

    Derek
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Tags for this Thread

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

Forum Rules