Shapton Pro stones are my favorite artificial whetstones. They're very expensive outside of Japan so I know that there aren't too many people who own them. However, if you do own them, then you should heed this advice.
A common complaint of owners of the #5000 - #15000 stones is that they feel slippery or give poor feedback. These stones are fast so unless you're good at edge tests, the poor feedback leads to over-honing and/or rounded edges. It can become very frustrating to use them, which is especially upsetting considering their cost.
You solve this problem by changing how you lap them. Lap them with the same coarse grit that you've always used. For most people, that's the DMT D8C #325. However, don't stop there. Go on to #1000 and then finish with #2000. Wet/dry sandpaper is easy to use and you can find it at any reputable auto parts store. You could also use a D8E #1200 stone and then finish with #2000 sandpaper. I promise you that your stones will be more pleasurable to use.
A common complaint of owners of the #5000 - #15000 stones is that they feel slippery or give poor feedback. These stones are fast so unless you're good at edge tests, the poor feedback leads to over-honing and/or rounded edges. It can become very frustrating to use them, which is especially upsetting considering their cost.
You solve this problem by changing how you lap them. Lap them with the same coarse grit that you've always used. For most people, that's the DMT D8C #325. However, don't stop there. Go on to #1000 and then finish with #2000. Wet/dry sandpaper is easy to use and you can find it at any reputable auto parts store. You could also use a D8E #1200 stone and then finish with #2000 sandpaper. I promise you that your stones will be more pleasurable to use.
