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DMT Duosharp

Mark G

>Ok, I am sorry, I am sure this has been covered to death, but it has been difficult for me to find. Do the Duosharp's work? I am new to sharpening, and would like to get going on some planes that I have, but don't want to make a large initial investment only to find that it is not the best choice. I realize also that there is a lot of "religion" on this subject, so I am looking forward to all answers, or links to prior conversations on the subject. I am willing to pay the money for both of the combination "stones" if they are worth it. Or are the waterstones really where its at. It just seems like if you can elimanate a step of having to keep the stones true, it would take less time. I also spoke with a local who uses the duosharps that said that the coarse really makes quick work of getting rid of deep gouges in the iron, which I have to deal with. Well, I could keep asking stuff, but I think I will get pleny of opinions... thanks in advance.

mark

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Gerald Doll

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Gerald Doll

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Frank D. in Montreal

>Hi Mark,

I posted above too, but I have several DMT stones and in my experience they are only good for coarse work, especially reshaping or redoing primary bevels. I have a big DMT to flatten my waterstones (Nortons mostly, some Japanese, and a Shapton which I don't flatten with it) which is handy but you can do it other ways (glass or granite plates, sandpaper or powder grit) and don't bring a coarse Shapton stone to a diamond stone if you want the diamond stone to last. Oh yeah, some people think that diamonds are forever but they will eventually wear out. I like them because they're fast and handy, but anything finer than coarse or extra coarse (I recommend extra coarse) is a waste of money IMO.

HTH,

Frank

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