waterstones-Hey Rob Lee

9/7/04, 9:47 AM #1

Tony Z.
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waterstones-Hey Rob Lee

Tony Z.

>Rob,

About a year or two ago, I purchased a 1000/4000 combo waterstone and a few weeks after, a 250/1000 water stone (for initial grinding and flattening of the 4000).

Anyhow, this past weekend, while touching up some irons, I noticed that both waterstones appeared to be deliminating. while placing one of the stones on top of the other, I also noticed a very definite warping. The stones are stored in water, while not in use. I don't use the waterstones as much as I do scary sharp, so it has been sometime since I have had the stones out.

I can figure I can flatten the stones out on my granite plate, with some SC powder, however, I'm concerned about the apparent delamination. Has anyone experienced anything similar? Is the storage in water the culprit?

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9/7/04, 10:14 AM #2

Jack Guzman from Maine
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>Something in your water maybe? ---Jack

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9/7/04, 10:49 AM #3

Tony Z.
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Tony Z.

>Hadn't thought of that, although that's a distinct possibility. Our area is primarily a rural area with "mountin spring water" only slightly adulturated by the state environmental people.

I'm wondering if the combo stones should maybe not be entirely submerged--maybe in water to right below the lamination. I also rinse out the storage tub and rinse off the stones with usually warm to slightly hot water, no soap.

Tonigh when I'm home, I will flatten both (the 250/1000 is the worst) and store them dry.

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9/7/04, 12:54 PM #4

Christopher Schwarz
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I think it's submersion

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>Tony,

I've had a couple stones delaminate on me over the years. And when comparing notes with other guys who have had this problem, the culprit does indeed appear to be submersion. About four years ago I stopped storing my stones in water and I've never had the problem again.

Just my experience.

Chris

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9/7/04, 1:20 PM #5

Tony Z.
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Tony Z.

>Chris,

Thanks, that is what I was suspecting. I already cleaned and dried the stones, and will store them dry until use. I believe they are salvagable by flattening.

Different topic, the last issue of Popular Woodworking (second issue in my subscription) was top notch! Problem is, when I got it, I was awol for several hours until I read through it in it's entirety! Keep up the good work!

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9/7/04, 1:50 PM #6

Rob Lee
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Rob Lee

>Hi Tony -

Yes - storage in water could be the problem. Delamination isn't something we run across frequently, but it has happened before. No problem replacing them if you wish - just email me your address, and I cen get it looked after...

Cheers -

Rob

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