use of stones for finishing

[brokenflint]

I posted this in the tutorial section, thought I may have placed in wrong forum.  Admin please feel free to delete post from lock finishing tutorial if necessary.

I just got a couple of the stones from Gesswein to give stoning a try. Was wondering about the preferred method of use.  You guys use them with oil, water or just dry?  I hit the lock a few licks with one dry and it looks like it would clog up quickly.

[brokenflint]

Dennis  can you move this to builders forum    I'm having a bad computer day LOL  Thanks

[RichardW]

Stones are generally used with oil, unless it is a Japanese stone which traditionally use water.  The oil or water helps keep the pores from loading with material during use.

Hope this helps.

[billd]

Kerosene works good, maybe better than oil.  Our tool and die maker stores his stones in a coffee can with kerosene to keep them clean.

 Bill