I just scored an 8000 grit Japanese Waterstone on eBay. A very small stone came with it. I'm told this is used to start the slurry. How do I use it? Is it to be soaked before use also? Does anyone have any links to instructions for use of particular stones. This one is a Arashiyama. The smaller one says Matsunaga. Most of my others are Suehiro. Thanks for any info.
Here is a list:
Ice Bear 100 Flattening Stone (1-1/2" x 3-3/4" x 9-1/4")
Suehiro 800 (1" x 2-1/2" x 8")
Suehiro 1500 (1" x 2-3/4" x 8-1/2")
Suehiro 6000 (3/4" x 2-3/4" x 8")
Arashiyama 8000 (1" x 2-3/4" x 8-1/4")
Matsunaga (1/2" x 3/4" x 3")
Here is a list:
Ice Bear 100 Flattening Stone (1-1/2" x 3-3/4" x 9-1/4")
Suehiro 800 (1" x 2-1/2" x 8")
Suehiro 1500 (1" x 2-3/4" x 8-1/2")
Suehiro 6000 (3/4" x 2-3/4" x 8")
Arashiyama 8000 (1" x 2-3/4" x 8-1/4")
Matsunaga (1/2" x 3/4" x 3")
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