TheOneHawk
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I have a bester 500, 1200 and a Rika 5k. Would an atoma diamond plate work for all three and if so what grit? What other ways are viable to sharpen stones?
Price isn't an issue. Can I use the atoma 140 on all three stones without an issue?
Yes. I have a Gesshin 400, 2000 and 6000 that I flatten with my Atoma 140.
It's better to finish the flattening of high grit waterstones with a high grit diamond plate. I wrote a blog post on the what and why: http://moleculepolishing.wordpress....ld-i-use-to-flatten-my-high-grit-waterstones/
for what its worth, your experiment misses a few critical points... coarser stone finishes provide significantly better tactile feedback, greater cutting speed, and hold water better. You are correct in your understanding that smoother stone surfaces create smoother edges with a more consistent polish though. However, in my experience (and as part of my personal preference), the value of having something faster cutting, with better tactile feedback outweighs the slight improvement in the edge and polish that would otherwise be had. The only exceptions i feel are important to note are for things you intend to shave with and for planes and some chisels, depending on the kind of work you are looking to do.
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