Hi guys. If I was going to buy some stones that are even finer than 6000, what grit would you suggest? I was reading old posts on sharpening and someone suggested going as far 16,000 grit. Is it ok to jump that far in one step (from 6000 directly to 16,000)or should I use another grit in between?
And while I have you, let me ask another, though I hope it doesnt hack anyone off or start a sharpening holy war - At my skill level (hand plane newbie) will I even notice enough improvement in that smoothing plane's edge to make buying finer stones (beyond 6000) worth the money at this point? (Two fine grit shaptons costs as much as some Veritas items Ive been eyeballing, so Ive a trade to make.)
Thanks for your advice!
Fred