The M-Power Diamond Cross magnetic diamond stone holder holds a wide range of diamond stone shapes and sizes, not just M-Power's own, from a solid 8" bench stone to a credit card diamond stone. The rare earth magnets lock onto the underside of the stone for instant grip between bench and stone.
The M-Power Diamond Cross magnetic diamond stone holder holds a wide range of diamond stone shapes and sizes, not just M-Power's own, from a solid 8" bench stone to a credit card diamond stone.
The rare earth magnets lock onto the underside of the stone for instant grip between bench and stone. Unlike a non-slip mat, the holders also raise the stone, so the knife handle doesn't hit the work surface when sharpening.
Facts:
1 pair
Rare earth magnets
For diamond stones of many sizes
There are several good ways to sharpen chisels and plane irons: water stones, diamond stones, oil stones and sharpening machines such as Tormek. All give sharp edges, but they differ in speed, maintenance and price.
A honing guide makes it easier to keep the same angle every time. The most important thing is to find a method you enjoy and use often. The guide helps you choose.
Which water stone you need depends on how dull your edges are and how fine a finish you want. A common setup is a coarse stone around 1000 grit to shape the edge and a fine stone around 5000–8000 grit to polish it. For chipped edges you need a coarser stone too.
Water stones wear unevenly and need flattening regularly. The guide explains grits, brands and flattening.