02-11-2015, 05:36 PM
Diamond stones work really well on carbide- router bits etc but "same number of strokes each side" is essential to keep them balanced. Not tried it on Milling cutter- got a Clarkson Mk1 for that ( bought with the mill). No reason not to "hone" the edge provided you keep the angles right. EZElap are very good I find.
Also bought a Saphire ceramic ( my Christmas present to me from me , and I was overjoyed to get it!) and that gives a mirror finish. Was it worth the extra cost? Hell no but it does give me a wafer edge on plane irons and paring chisels. And it was a present so doesn't count (IMHO - SWMBO has a different view )
Also bought a Saphire ceramic ( my Christmas present to me from me , and I was overjoyed to get it!) and that gives a mirror finish. Was it worth the extra cost? Hell no but it does give me a wafer edge on plane irons and paring chisels. And it was a present so doesn't count (IMHO - SWMBO has a different view )