Flattening Stone
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Description
Quick working 60 grit stone designed specifically for flattening your waterstone and whetstone. Whetstones and waterstones must be kept flat without dents, dips and unevenness. The fastest way to flatten your good Japanese whetstone is with the Naniwa Flattening Stone. Waterstones are necessary to create the rideline on shears when sharpening for the hair industry. If a waterstone is not kept flat the inside rideline will be radiused.
Naniwa's Whetstone Flattening Stone QA-0160/#60, which is for daily or weekly maintenance tool for your whetstone. Weighs 20 oz. 6.7" X 2.2" X 1.2"
Note this breaks if you drop or hit it.
Steps for Use: (See video)
1) Mark your waterstone with pencil marks using a soft led pencil with an "x" or grid. This will allow you to quickly see if you have removed the entire top surface of your waterstone.
2) Soak both the waterstone and the Naniwa Flattening Stone in water. About 30 minutes is best depending on the type of waterstone you have.
3) Position the Naniwa FLattening Stone over your waterstone and using the weight of gravity move the stone backwards and forwards to remove the high points of the waterstone. You may also use a figure eight motion. Keep the stones wet. If possible do this under running water.
4) Continue until your stone looks fresh and clean with the pencil marks removed.
5) Rinse your stones and store carefully.
Shipping, Warranty and Support
We ship fast from our family-run business near Atlanta, Georgia—most orders go out within 1–2 business days. You’ll get tracking info as soon as your tools are on the way.
Our Bonika brand shears are backed by our amazing best in the industry lifetime warranty. Other items come with a manufacturer’s warranty and are backed by Bonika’s outstanding support. If you ever need sharpening, parts, or help with a product, we’re here for you.
Our family has been serving stylists and sharpeners since 1988. Learn more about who we are on our About Bonika page.