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Post by greener » Mon Sep 06, 2010 5:34 pm

Is there a good guide for selection of stones for gunsmithing? India stones seem to be popular, but is there a reason to use an India stone instead of an Arkansas stone of the same grit? Or, why wouldn't I use a Carborundum stone. I have a variety including a razor hone.

I think I understand about grit, oil stones, water stones, etc. I've done enough sharpening, sanding and refinishing over the years to understand that. My father-in-law worked for Carborundum for about 40 years and I had a real advantage when it came to getting Carborundum stones and sand paper.

Is it a case of anything that grinds with the right grit or do some have properties that make them better performers.

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Post by Bullseye » Mon Sep 06, 2010 5:58 pm

I use both India and Arkansas stones. The India is used for initial honing and the Arkansas is next for final polishing. India stones are a little softer and than the Arkansas and tend to take off a little more metal in the same grit range.

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