Thinking of upgrading cnat to shapton ceramic 12k

[Carmo]

hi all. I currently use lapping films for honing up to 8 k. I then finish on a chat. My question is I'm looking for a budget upgrade. Is the Sharpton ceramic 12k a good upgrade, or am I better off saving up for a better finisher. I'm new to stones so the cnat Is my first.

 

[kcb5150]

It should be finer and a whole lot faster than the chinese stone.

 

[Carmo]

Awesome. Will probably be buying it soon.

 

[global_dev]

Some questions about the CNAT.
Do you ever use slurry with the cnat?
What is it finished to 600/800/1000?

what are you looking for as far as an edge?

 

[Carmo]

Right now I use films to 8k and finish on cnat. So looking for finisher. I only have 2 straights to maintain so just need to refresh edges on occasion. I've been using films for a while and am looking to transition to stones as budget allows.

 

[bluesman 7]

IMO the 12k Shapton Pro or Karamuco is not a finishing stone and needs to be followed with something. It leaves a harsher edge than the Naniwa 12k.

 

[Carmo]

I do have balsa and diamond paste I sometimes use to finish as well. Depends on the mood.

 

[global_dev]

IMO the 12k Shapton Pro or Karamuco is not a finishing stone and needs to be followed with something. It leaves a harsher edge than the Naniwa 12k.

what do you finish with to you liking?

 

[bluesman 7]

what do you finish with to you liking?

I normally just finish with a Nani 12k and clean strops.

 

[Steve56]

The Naniwa 12k is fine. If you want a budget Shapton upgrade, try the 0.85u G7 (16k)