Bahco natural stone for a razor-sharp edge on chisels, plane irons and other tools. The quartz grains are evenly distributed, so the stone performs consistently even after long use.
Bahco natural stone for a razor-sharp edge on chisels, plane irons and other tools. The quartz grains are evenly distributed, so the stone performs consistently even after long use.
Make sure the edge has no dents or rough surfaces; otherwise first treat it with the coarse side of the 528-COM combination stone. Dents and rough surfaces may groove the stone's surface.
Facts:
Fineness 700 (according to Bahco: 700 grains/cm²)
Use with water
Cleaning: soak the stone in water and vinegar for 12 hours
Size 150 × 50 × 20 mm
Data sheet
Specific References
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.