Grooved Flattening Stone #60

Grooved Flattening Stone #60

$42.00

Grooved Flattening Stone #60 for fast, even truing of waterstones. Coarse silicon carbide with channels that shed slurry and prevent suction. Sized 170 × 55 × 30 mm and supplied in a compact case. Dispatched from Perth across Australia to keep your stones cutting flat and true.

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Description

Fast, flat waterstones with a grooved #60 truing block


Maintain peak performance from your sharpening stones with the Grooved Flattening Stone #60. Its coarse silicon carbide surface restores flatness fast, while deep grooves channel slurry to reduce suction and sticking. Shipped from Perth for reliable delivery across Australia.


Use wet for best results. Soak both the flattening stone and your waterstone, then move evenly across the surface until all pencil grid marks disappear. The #60 grit cuts aggressively to correct dish quickly and prepare stones before fine honing. A compact storage case keeps your bench clean and the surface protected between sessions.


Rinse thoroughly after use and dry naturally in the shade. Avoid contact with dry or oil-based stones to maintain consistent cutting action. Ideal for keeping coarse and medium waterstones flat during regular maintenance.

Tip: Work in diagonal figure-eights and rotate the target stone periodically to maintain square edges and even wear.

Specifications
  • Grit: #60 coarse for rapid truing
  • Material: Silicon carbide
  • Dimensions: 170 × 55 × 30 mm
  • Surface: Grooved pattern to reduce suction and clear slurry
  • Use: Wet only, for flattening coarse to medium waterstones
Maintenance

Rinse after use and allow to dry fully in a shaded area. Avoid prolonged soaking or direct sunlight. Store in its case to prevent grit contamination of finer stones. Check for flatness periodically and recondition the surface with light use if necessary.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What stones can I flatten with #60 grit?

Use it on waterstones, especially coarse to medium grits. For very fine stones, follow with a finer lapping surface if you want a smoother finish.

Do I use it wet or dry?

Wet only. Soak both the flattening stone and the waterstone before use. Work evenly across the full surface to keep edges square and avoid gouging.

How often should I flatten my waterstones?

Check with a pencil grid before each sharpening session. If the grid wears unevenly after a few strokes, flatten until the marks disappear for consistent contact.

Will the grooves scratch my stones?

No. The grooves help channel slurry and reduce suction. The #60 grit will leave a coarse surface that conditions the stone; a few normal sharpening passes refine it.

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