Heads Up: Sharpening stone set £27!!!

[Dave Budd]

Rutlands have got a very limited number (500) sets of three waterstones on special offer at £26.95! I don't know what they are like, but I'm sure that for that money they will very much be worth a go! Set of THREE stones for that money.

http://www.rutlands.co.uk/sp+woodwo...s-chinese-premium-waterstones-set-of-3+dk6710

no affiliation, just a frequent customer

 

[cranmere]

Thanks, I've been coveting some water stones.

 

[Mesquite]

Cheers Dave, I just ordered a set

 

[Robson Valley]

That's an excellent selection of grit sizes.

 

[Mesquite]

My set arrived today and initial thoughts are they look good. I'll have a play with them tomorrow

 

[bobnewboy]

Just ordered a set myself......better set some time aside when they turn up...

 

[Macaroon]

£30 delivered? Just has to be done

 

[Dave]

I'd quite like a 3000 grit, but Im not buying all three.

 

[Mesquite]

Here you go, you can save £3... 3000 grit waterstone, same brand. Only £24.65 free p&p

I'd quite like a 3000 grit, but Im not buying all three.

 

[bobnewboy]

Duuuuh..... Buy the set of three, keep the one you want, resell the other two at a 'reasonable' price. Ka-ching!

 

[cranmere]

Mine arrived yesterday and they seem pretty good. They produced a nice edge on my favourite Sami knife.

 

[Dave]

Well if anyone wants to sell their 3000 grit for a tenner, Im yer man.

 

[Dave]

How do these compare to the King Waterstones then?

I managed to get a Taidea 3000 grit with a rubber base from Amazon with free delivery for under £12, and the base might fit my kings.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Taidea-Comb...434553511&sr=8-5&keywords=3000+grit+whetstone

I think these are the same brand.

 

[bobnewboy]

Yep, same manufacturer. They seem to work well, but i am no expert (yet). Each of the three stones in the kit came with their own rubber base.

 

[Macaroon]

I got my set of three a few days ago and I have to say they work very well on the tools I've used them on so far. I was interested to note that they recommend the use of honing oil for the optimum performance, but they've worked fine with water for me. Seeing as they are for 'shop use, I might just use the 3000 jobby with a decent oil and see what difference it makes.

I think they're excellent value for money.

 

[Robson Valley]

The liquid, whatever it is, is just to carry away the swarf of metal particles and smashed abrasive grit particles.
Over the years for wood carving tools, I find I'll use 600 to repair damage with those smaller grits to finish.
I won't resort to 600 unless I can tell that the 1k waterstone isn't doing the job between now and next month.
The key step beyond all that is the honing on hard card with CrOx/AlOx compound. That's "carving sharp."
I think you people have found a good deal.

 

[Stew]

Thanks Dave. Thought it about time I bought a set of slightly bigger stones than my diafolds!

 

[pjembe]

Thanks Dave. I've just ordered a set. Really good value

 

[Dave]

The 3000 grit is ok, pretty good even, but not as good as my king waterstones. [If anyone was wondering what they compare like to king waterstones]

 

[Paddytray]

Rude not to at that price cheers dave