Following a discussion yesterday I ended up doing a deep dive into the whetstones used and carried by the vikings on their travels.
Of course, that ended up with me "having" to get one. You know how that goes.
There are a few people selling various versions online, usually made of jasper, but they are all on the pricey side for me to buy on a silly whim, so off to the shed for some DIY.
Started with a Arkansas pocket stone that is about 3x1", and has a bit of a red colour for bling.
Drilled a hole, which proved to be easier than expected using a masonry bit in a press.
Shaped it some on the belt grinder.
Rounded the corners on a diamond plate.
Bit of a lap and a sand, done!
Of course, that ended up with me "having" to get one. You know how that goes.
There are a few people selling various versions online, usually made of jasper, but they are all on the pricey side for me to buy on a silly whim, so off to the shed for some DIY.
Started with a Arkansas pocket stone that is about 3x1", and has a bit of a red colour for bling.
Drilled a hole, which proved to be easier than expected using a masonry bit in a press.
Shaped it some on the belt grinder.
Rounded the corners on a diamond plate.
Bit of a lap and a sand, done!
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