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Sharpening Stone; Wet or Dry?

High Plains

Well-known member
I have a sharpening stone that was given to me by my mother-in-law two ago for Christmas. I used it a few times when I first got it, but haven't had occassion to since. I got it out today to sharpen a wood chisel (don't know if that's advisable or not) and wondered to myself if the stone was meant for wet use or dry use? How would I tell just by looking at it?

HP
 

Big Muddy rancher

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High Plains said:
I have a sharpening stone that was given to me by my mother-in-law two ago for Christmas. I used it a few times when I first got it, but haven't had occassion to since. I got it out today to sharpen a wood chisel (don't know if that's advisable or not) and wondered to myself if the stone was meant for wet use or dry use? How would I tell just by looking at it?

HP

Did you mean two mother-in-laws ago?

Your a brute for punishment. :wink: :lol:

Just spit on the stone. :???:
 

MsSage

Well-known member
I use honing oil on mine. I would think water would work as well.
I found this from Buck Knives

Diamond Stone Sharpeners
Made of metal or a composite base, diamond stone sharpeners have an outer layer of micron-sized diamonds bonded to a metal surface. Many have special surface holes to prevent “filling build-up.”

Diamond stones are fast, effective and come in different grits. You can use a diamond stone wet or dry, but we recommend wet. Use water or water-based honing oil, not petroleum-based oil.

Natural Sharpening Stones
Arkansas Washita natural stones are genuine silica “Novaculite” from Arkansas. The different grits and abrasive qualities make excellent sharpening stones.

Natural sharpening stones can be used wet or dry. We recommend using them wet. Water, water-based honing oil or petroleum-based honing oil work best. Keep in mind using oil on a natural stone is a commitment. It’s difficult if not impossible to switch back to water.

Don’t be stingy with the honing fluid during sharpening. Use enough to keep a pool visible on the stone. Once murky, pat or lightly wipe away the fluid, then add more.
 

High Plains

Well-known member
Big Muddy rancher said:
High Plains said:
I have a sharpening stone that was given to me by my mother-in-law two ago for Christmas. I used it a few times when I first got it, but haven't had occassion to since. I got it out today to sharpen a wood chisel (don't know if that's advisable or not) and wondered to myself if the stone was meant for wet use or dry use? How would I tell just by looking at it?

HP

Did you mean two mother-in-laws ago?

Your a brute for punishment. :wink: :lol:

Just spit on the stone. :???:

Alright, BMR, you got me there. No, I'm still on my first MIL at this point. :lol: Yeah, I'll prolly just start spitting on the stone or using water. I like a simple approach like that. Thanks for the detailed info, MsSage.

HP
 

Ben H

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For the old stone stones I use honing oil, diamond ones with the circles I use water, ceramic rods I don't use anything.
 
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