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* Note on grit grades, not all 1000-grit stones are equal. Stones made from a hard material (e.g. diamond) will behave as if they're coarser than the grit number would suggest, stones made from a soft material (e.g. F3 stone) will behave as if they're finer than the grit number would suggest
*All Stones used wet- to aid lubrication and cleaning off swarf, use spray bottle to regularly re-wet while using.
**Diamond stones are stored dry but should be frequently wetted while in use
**Water stones:
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***Only use water. Certain stones can be used with oil but then can never be used with water again.
***Water stones may not be completely flat from previous use (dished).
**English stone can be kept dry but needs to be soaked in water for half an hour before use.
**F3 stones don't need soaking and should be stored dry but still need to be wetted regularly while in use.
*Both Water and English stones need even more care on push stroke to prevent nicking stones.
*Use the full length of the stones but take care not to run off the ends, longer strokes both work faster and help prevent uneven wear on the stones.
===General Process===
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