Sharpening Stones Comparison

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Water Stones     

Advantages

1. Quick aggressive cut

2. Wide range of grits

3. Fine grits offer superior finishing & polishing


Disadvantages

1. Wear quickly

2. Must be flattened often

3. Can be damaged by tool edge

4. Requires a slurry to use

5. Water can cause rust



Oilstones

Advantages

1. No slurry required

2. Relatively inexpensive

3. Does not cause rust

4. Available in a variety of sizes & grits


Disadvantages

1. Oil can cross contaminate wood

2. Coarse stones wear quickly

3. Requires flattening



Ceramic Stones

Advantages

1. Do not require flattening as often as other stones

2. Available in very fine grits

3. Very wear resistant


Disadvantages

1. Very fragile

2. Will clog without lubricant



Diamond Stones

Advantages

1. Cuts very fast

2. Very durable & wear resistant

3. Stays flat and used to flatten other stones

4. Can be used without lubricant


Disadvantages

1. Must adjust sharpening methods (light strokes)

2. No polishing grits

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