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When to use a pocket stone and when to use a diamond stone

post #1 of 5
1/7/04 at 5:52pm
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So I was just wondering when I should use my SWIX red pocket stone and when I should use my coarse and fine grit diamond stones? I know a ceramic stone polishes edges very well, so should I use it after I use the coarse, then fine diamond stones? Should I use it first? should I use it in the middle? should I not use it at all? This is all provided that I dont have any damage to my edges, and that they just need to come out super sharp. (it will be for a race)

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post #2 of 5
1/8/04 at 9:33am
The pocket stone is for emergency touch-up when you are away from your workbench.

Use the coarse diamond stone only if you have a major ding area, then follow it with the fine diamond stone and the fine ceramic stone in that order (I assume you do not have medium ceramic stone, but a fine one).

If you do not need to smooth over any dings, or only very minor ones, the fine diamond stone followed by the ceramic shoud do the trick.
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post #3 of 5
1/8/04 at 11:23am
What he said... That should work fine. I have gotten into using a panzer file only when I need to file the edges. I use a MoonFlex 200grit stone the rest of the time. Now that the snow is getting better I'll follow the 200 with a 600grit MoonFlex diamond stone.

We are assuming you have a edge guide.

If you use a panzer file be very careful, it will remove a lot of metal. I have found that a small 2" piece of the broken panzer works best.

Remember you don't need to use a lot of pressure when using these tools.

Let the tool do the work.
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post #4 of 5
1/8/04 at 3:57pm
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What if I only have those 3 tools plus a file? (the medium/coarse diamond stone, the fine diamond stone, and the swix pocket stone)
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post #5 of 5
1/9/04 at 3:38am
You will also need a edge guide and clamp. I hope your not using the tools free hand.
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