Considering a deeper foray into sharpening on diamonds. The lack of flattening and mess to clean up is appealing, and I'm interested in what an edge finished on a med/high grit diamond (like 2-4k) feels like. Also, I can afford to buy diamonds and get a different sharpening experience, so of course I have to... right?
I've had a couple of cheap diamond plates in the past, and I currently use my atoma 140 & 400 to thin and do repairs when I don't have access to my belt grinder. I honestly don't mind the 'terrible' feeling all that much, so that is not a major concern for me. But I have not been impressed with how my Atomas have held up. I am thinking of buying a set of Venevs, partly b/c of the added bonus of trying bonded diamond abrasive vs. a plate. I am hesitant b/c of the potential for the bonding material to compress and warp the plate ( a known concern with Venev), and b/c of the large tolerance in flatness (.3mm).
And I've heard good things about the Ultrasharp. Consistent particle size and good durability for a plate. They are also a bit cheaper.
This is what I'm thinking, and now I wanna hear what you're thinking... what's been your experience with these? Can anyone compare the two from personal experience?
Thanks
I've had a couple of cheap diamond plates in the past, and I currently use my atoma 140 & 400 to thin and do repairs when I don't have access to my belt grinder. I honestly don't mind the 'terrible' feeling all that much, so that is not a major concern for me. But I have not been impressed with how my Atomas have held up. I am thinking of buying a set of Venevs, partly b/c of the added bonus of trying bonded diamond abrasive vs. a plate. I am hesitant b/c of the potential for the bonding material to compress and warp the plate ( a known concern with Venev), and b/c of the large tolerance in flatness (.3mm).
And I've heard good things about the Ultrasharp. Consistent particle size and good durability for a plate. They are also a bit cheaper.
This is what I'm thinking, and now I wanna hear what you're thinking... what's been your experience with these? Can anyone compare the two from personal experience?
Thanks