Flattening stones: Atoma 140 vs DMT - D8XX - 120

[rico]

My old DMT lapping plate is just about worn-out. I used it to flattening water stones of all grits for the last 5 years or so. I thought it would last longer since I only use it about twice a month.

I read that the Atoma was vastly superior to the DMT for flattening stones. Is that still true ? Any comments ?

Thanks,

Rich

 

[nevrknow]

My atomas do not stick near as bad. And yes I have both brands.

Especially the 140 Atoma.

 

[rico]

Thanks, Any thoughts as to which will wear better over time ?

 

[dough]

Depends on your use but for me atoma wear better. Five years isn’t a bad run. I think atoma cut better period. Dmt kinda always lose diamonds and create funny gouges. But a worn plate is great for fixing tips and medium to high grit softer stones.

 

[jacko9]

My DMT lost it's cutting ability after a few years, now I use the Atoma 140 which I like.

 

[zeus241129]

Is the atoma can cut ceramic stone as well ?? I mean can I use atoma stone to flatten the ceramic stone ??
Thank you ..

 

[khashy]

This is one of those things you don’t want to skimp on. Get the Atoma and save yourself so much hassle

 

[Grunt173]

I use my Atoma 140 to flatten my Synthetic stones

 

[jacko9]

If your asking can the Atome 140 cut stones like the Shapton Glass stones, the answer is yes, I do it all of the time.

 

[zeus241129]

I use my Atoma 140 to flatten my Synthetic stones

Thank you sir

 

[madelinez]

One of the vendors on this site sells an Atoma 140 or 400 attached to a handle, it makes flattening so much easier on muddy stones. I have 0 complaints about my atoma 140.

 

[Nemo]

Atomas eat Choseras.

The handle makes it super easy to flatten.

 

[rico]

Atoma on the way . . . thanks all !