Hi,
I know.....a lot of threads on this site. I have looked through many of them and googled a lot too. I currently use Norton water stones. I have the 220/1000 and 4000/8000 combo's. I flatten with a dmt diasharp that is x-coarse. I finish with green compound on a leather strop I made from an old tool belt.
I don't feel like I'm getting the best edge. I hate the 220 for rough work. It doesn't feel like it's doing anything. Luckily I don't use it much. The 1000 gives me nice feed back, as does the 4000. I like those two. The 8000 is ok, but just. It get's sticky easy.
My tools range from 01, a lot of A2, Narex chrome magwhateveria chisels, and one lone PMV-11 blade.
I was looking through the lists of stones, checked out Stu's stuff, etc. I have about $120 to spend on a stone (or stones). Is there one missing from my mix you'd recommend? I see the Naniwa Super's are on sale at TFWW. I was thinking about getting a 5000 and 12000 to supplement. I've heard mixed reviews but nothing to sway me one way or the other. Is there something else I should be looking at to add to my group?
One last bit of info, I'm a hobbyist, I am in SD where is gets very cold but I heat the shop when I'm in it and bring my stones inside when done. I mostly work in hardwoods like red and white oak, ash, hard maple, so I sharpen fairly often.
I know these topics are ad nauseum but if you have any advise I'd appreciate it.
Thanks,
Adam