After a hone is used, do you dry it off before it is stored, or should you store it wet and let it dry on its own?
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I always rinse most of my stones of and then wipe them with a towel and have them sit before putting them away.
With my Escher, I use slurry, and when I am done with it I let it sit with the slurry on it so it dries on the stone for next time, I box it up like that.
With Nortons, I would dry them thoroughly before putting them away, I read somewhere they can "mold"(?).
Naniwas, I rinse them off and then wipe them dry and let them sit for a bit.
My coticules I just wipe off and let them sit around so I can look at them, same with my Nakayama Kiita.
With my Escher, I use slurry, and when I am done with it I let it sit with the slurry on it so it dries on the stone for next time, I box it up like that.
With Nortons, I would dry them thoroughly before putting them away, I read somewhere they can "mold"(?).
Naniwas, I rinse them off and then wipe them dry and let them sit for a bit.
My coticules I just wipe off and let them sit around so I can look at them, same with my Nakayama Kiita.
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I always rinse most of my stones of and then wipe them with a towel and have them sit before putting them away.
With my Escher, I use slurry, and when I am done with it I let it sit with the slurry on it so it dries on the stone for next time, I box it up like that.
With Nortons, I would dry them thoroughly before putting them away, I read somewhere they can "mold"(?).
Naniwas, I rinse them off and then wipe them dry and let them sit for a bit.
My coticules I just wipe off and let them sit around so I can look at them, same with my Nakayama Kiita.
That is very helpful information. Thank You!
Just like Disburden was saying I make sure they aren't more than damp and I don't store them anywhere they can't breath.
I have an old King 1K that I was told that once it was "soaked" that I would need to keep it in water. The caution was that if it dried out, it was prone to cracking and/or crumbling. So I've kept it wet for 10 years and still use it. Ever hear that or was it just a honing version of "urban legend"?
I think it's a myth.
OTOH Kings need a good soak before use & they can be stored in water permanently.
So storing them in water is rather handy.
My 1K & 6K Kings get regular soaks & I keep them dry in between, never had any problems.
I think I do like most folks do. Rinse all used hones & let them dry before stowing away.
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My norton and particularly my king take ages to dry. I have left them out drying for days and then put them into their cardboard box only to have the box go soggy.
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Air dry does the trick for me, then I put them away, though never in their boxes!
Me neither, I use big plastic boxes with a few small holes in the lid.
I clean mine when done, get rid of any excess water and leave them out to dry...
