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Argus wrote:I've heard varying reports of these very thin plates....... apparently they don't stand up to repeated use as the solid ones do, but at that price......
Argus wrote:One question.
At 1mm thick, how flexible are the plates?
What's the smallest radius that they can be curved to?
My reasoning is that, if they will curve uniformly to a small radius, I'd consider using them as a glue-on on a former to make a slip-stone for gouges.
BucksDad wrote:I guess as this is kind of related to sharpening. What's a recommended grit for primary bevels? I don't really want to spend the money on a bench grinder for the occasional primary bevel... hand power sounds just as good even if it takes a little longer
Woodster wrote:I’m not sure using plywood is a good idea. Offcuts of thick plate glass should be pretty flat or you could use pieces of porcelain or stone tiles. In spite of claims for flatness of the very expensive diamond plates I doubt a few thou out will upset your tools? Certainly worth a try given the cost.
Just4fun wrote:I tried some cheap plates about the same thickness, although smaller. They were nice while they lasted but they did not last long.
TomTrees wrote:.........i.e abrasive on float glass......
TomTrees wrote:..........didn't know toughened glass was still called float glass.....
Lurker wrote:My glass plate is as flat as a flat thing
Vann wrote:Lurker wrote:My glass plate is as flat as a flat thing
I'd take that straight back to the seller and demand your money back if I were you. If that's supposed to be 1/2" thick you've been robbed 0.1mm
Cheers, Vann.
RogerS wrote:Just got a couple to try and they're very handy. I simply clamped mine to the bench.
Now I ought to know the answer to this but I don't ...
diamond plates ...do you use them dry ? Or 'wet' and if so, what with ?
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