Because the best use of a JNAT is as a polishing stone if you are honest with yourself you need at most a couple of stones. Like with my Arkansas polishing stones I have three, a translucent, and two Hard Surgical Black stones. While there are very slight differences in feel of the stones there is little difference in performance and in reality I could get rid of any two with no problem.
JNATs are different in each stone is unique and because of their beauty acquiring JNATs can be addicting even approaching a sickness. as an example: Last night in answering a question I linked to a web site and to a stone that would be a good one to start with. Here is the link: Ohra Range Suita .
If you click the link you will see the stone is no longer available because it is on its way to Tucson. It is a sickness.
ken
Wooser, not cheap. Did a quick conversion on line :-)
ReplyDeleteBut I'm sure it would be worth it.
Now get yourself one of those cheap USB microscope and you could see the differences each does :-)
Bob, the tool pusher :-)
Bob,
ReplyDeleteBut, but, it's pretty :-). When you realize to get a good edge all you need is a Med. India, a soft Ark plus a JNAT. The price ain't too bad if you consider a Shapton 30K is $650 USD and the JNAT will give a Better edge.
ken
True that Ken, besides name me a hobby that is cheap.... does not exist :-)
ReplyDeleteA sharper or better edge as we both know is a very suggestive thing, but the pursuit of such is priceless. (Disclaimer Jean reads my blog, she may run into this :-)
Jokes asides would love to see close up of the edges. Should be interesting.
Bob, going thru a heat wave with a drink with ice
Bob
DeleteLOL, I understand. I always work on it is better to beg forgiveness than permission. So far it has worked but it's been close a few times.
I've tried a couple of those USB microscopes and no joy. I may try again.
ken
Their achiles heel is the flimsy mount. Upgrade to a more decent solid mount. Or check out their real cameras USB...AMscope no affiliation, renumerations and bla bla
ReplyDeleteBob, sipping his night cap
Bob,
DeleteDid a quick glance and may do it. I've a couple of stronger than 10X hand loupes but there isn't any way to show what I see, hell it's hard to see what I see with them :-).
ken
Cheaper than a boat motor!
ReplyDeleteStan,
DeleteAnything to take issue with so far?
The new stone will be here Friday, It will be interesting to put it thru its paces.
Stan,
ReplyDeleteTrue but not by much :-). But at least no need for a mechanic on staff.
ken