Is anyone here on the forum aware of the criteria that Norton uses for their current production Arkansas stones? They seem to have a different grading system and or material source for their stones that are unique to their mining properties.
Their soft Arkansas stones seem to be markedly different than almost any other current vendor. The one that I have is impossibly hard to lap. I’ve never seen a soft Arkansas stone is hard to Lap as that one.
Their translucent stones seem to have a different pattern and texture that is unlike other producers as well.
Any insight would be appreciated.
Thanks
Their soft Arkansas stones seem to be markedly different than almost any other current vendor. The one that I have is impossibly hard to lap. I’ve never seen a soft Arkansas stone is hard to Lap as that one.
Their translucent stones seem to have a different pattern and texture that is unlike other producers as well.
Any insight would be appreciated.
Thanks
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