eclipse honing guide

I haven't replaced one but...

Scott Burr in Ben Lomond CA

>I use the spray on teflon lube on mine. Just a little shot them wipe off the excess. I suppose WD40 would work as water doesn't like it, but it could contaminate the stones (maybe, just thinking out loud).

If I were to replace a wheel I'd use a bronze bushing/ bearing or perhaps Nylon.

All though at a cost of $10.00 or so, you might be better off replacing it.

Re: I haven't replaced one but...

les winter

>Thanks, Scott.

replacing it is not a problem, it's just that I like to keep things running smoothly, and the new one will rust up just like the old. I'd rather find a permanent solution, even if it costs more.

regards

Les

Re: I haven't replaced one but...

Frank D. in Montreal

>I agree with Scott. I just add a drop or two of camelia oil to the axle when the wheel starts to seize up, then I wipe everything off with a Scott towel (no Burr :) ). I've never had a contamination problem with my water stones. I'd think that you do a LOT more damage to your stones by not lubricating the wheel than by adding a few well-placed drops of lubricant.

Re: I haven't replaced one but...

Derek Cohen (in Perth, Australia)

>I'd think that you do a LOT more damage to your stones by not lubricating the wheel than by adding a few well-placed drops of lubricant.

Too true. I did not notice that a wheel of my LV had gunked up. As a result it slid on the surface of my waterstones and wore a flat. Had to replace it. This would not have happened if the wheel had been clean and lubricated.

Regards from Perth

Derek

I'd go with a Nylon wheel...

Scott Burr in Ben Lomond CA

>Or HDPE type of material. You should be able to find some stock sized rod at Tap plastics or equilivent store. This stuff machines very easly. You could make a wheel from a block in a lathe or drill press. No rust, muss, or fuss and excellent wear properites.

Re: eclipse honing guide

paul womack

>I have an old eclipse honing guide. It's a knockoff, actually.

The wheel is in bad shape. Since I use water stones, I really don't want to lubricate it with oil. Has anyone replaced the wheel on theirs?

Given the price of anything-but-the-eclipse-original, I would just buy a replacement.

BugBear