Norton Oil Stones - Two for $12.95

[Holbren]

Norton had some overstock on their medium and fine Crystalon (silicon carbide) oil stones and I picked up a bunch. For $12.95 you get one each medium and fine sized at 8" x 3" x 1/2" and each stone comes in it's own plastic case. These stones sell for $17.95 EACH through other retailers and you are getting both for $12.95 plus a minimal $1.95 shipping.

http://www.holbren.com/product.php?p...cat=643&page=1

No discounts apply to this offer.

[poolhound]

Thanks Brian,

I saw your email alert last night and ordered a set. Is there a reason why the photo shows 3 but the set only has 2? Is there a coarse grade maybe?

[profx]

Per the item description:

"Picture is not representative of what you get, it is there to show what the stones look like."

[MBG]

I picked them up too - Brian's right, elsewhere these are $17 + shipping each.

Thanks for the sale!

[Holbren]

Thanks Brian,

I saw your email alert last night and ordered a set. Is there a reason why the photo shows 3 but the set only has 2? Is there a coarse grade maybe?

That is a stock photo showing all three stones with the coarse. They don't show the plastic box either but I didn't want to go through the trial and error of photo taking for an item that is here and gone in the same day.

[poolhound]

I have always used oilstones and once you have put oil on/into a stone there is no going back.

I had heard some folks say that you can use water with an oilstone as long as its new and never had any oil in it. As these should arrive today I thought I would get some opinions before I start using them.

[BobSch]

I just got mine today. Haven't had a chance to use them, but they look great. A nice find.

[jgscott987]

I have always used oilstones and once you have put oil on/into a stone there is no going back.

I had heard some folks say that you can use water with an oilstone as long as its new and never had any oil in it. As these should arrive today I thought I would get some opinions before I start using them.

I don't see any harm in trying water first. The water will dry out of the stone in a day or two where oil obviously would not.

That said, I don't have any knowledge to back that up...

[just started]

Brian, if you see this thread, what do you think, is water ok on these stones?

[ironhat]

He must have sold out. Good for him!

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[mpauly]

I don't see any harm in trying water first. The water will dry out of the stone in a day or two where oil obviously would not.

That said, I don't have any knowledge to back that up...

I've not done it myself, but have heard many folks have great success with mineral spirits on oil stones.

[garymuto]

I like that idea. I will definitely give it a try. i do my coarse work with oil stones and have switched/added waterstones for finish sharpening. MS would be less messy.

[Holbren]

I like that idea. I will definitely give it a try. i do my coarse work with oil stones and have switched/added waterstones for finish sharpening. MS would be less messy.

Good idea. I think you'll find the Crystalon coarse stone will remove material pretty quickly allowing you to go through the range of waterstones for a nice edge.