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After 4 years of regular use and some abuse (i used the coarse grit to correct a number of badly damaged blades) I just replaced the 240 with a 180, mostly because I wanted a fresh stone. The old one still works well, but not as coarse as I want. It took me all of 5 minutes to replace and $8 for the new diamond stone. I can’t recommend this method enough for the budget minded woodworker.
[quote quote=310284]Any chance you could provide the seller name or a link?
Thanks,
Don
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Sure.
Diamond plates: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Diamond-Plate-Square-Knife-Sharpening-Stone-Whetstone-Polishing-60-3000-Grit-/131925265510?var=&hash=item6469768aa0
Aluminum Bar: http://stores.ebay.com/stonerstoolsandrawmaterials/
It seems that the aluminum bar guy is away right now, but he has an email address you could try. Alternatively, you could buy a longer piece and cut it yourself. Just use the keywords “1/4″ X 3″ ALUMINUM 6061 FLAT BAR”.
Something like this: http://www.ebay.com/itm/6061-T651-Aluminum-Flat-Bar-1-4-x-3-x-24-Long-250-x-3-6061-Aluminum-Flat-/200818857667?hash=item2ec1bc96c3:m:mGoBP91quZXH9B8gbXulKxw
And then use a hacksaw to cut it to size.
I was going to use hardwood (oak) as well, but decided against it due to I didn’t want the liquid I was using for swarf to make the wood swell and then distort the diamond plates.
I don’t know if I can post direct links to the items I bought, so if you want that, please just PM me and I’ll help in any way. Having these plates has greatly improved my overall joy of woodworking. It makes sharpening a breeze.
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