Diamond stone question.

[Rt5403]

So looking into diamond stones for sharpening my chisels. Does anyone know a good set of diamond stones that won't break the bank? Also what grits do I need?

[rmnc3r]

I've ditched all my Water Stones, except for occasional needs, and went Diamond primarily.
I have some DMT Stones, which are pricey, but for grunt work, I got some inexpensive Stones off Amazon

If you want to try 1, this 400/1000 is a good start for $20 - It is a solid steel plate, coated.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07YZ57ZVZ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I also got this 120/180 for coarse work. I like it because the substrate is Aluminum, not plastic - $24
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08R5FY8V6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1

and this 150/400 - same as above,  also for $24
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B088ZHRYDF/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1

and rounding out the lot, this 400/1200, for $24, too
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B088YMXTPT/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1

I use (distilled water) diluted Formula 409 as a 'lube' and cleaner

I also use Diamond Files for metal work - even brass.

I got some 3 Pack of 2x6 plastic mounted Diamond Stones that I use for polishing Octagon Barrels Flats instead of Grit Paper;
Draw File (if needed), then progress from Coarse, Medium then on to Fine.

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[flatsguide]

I’d check out Lindsay engraving. I think he has diamond “stones” that won’t break the bank. Something like 100, 600, 1200 and 2000 then make a hardwood flat block with polishing compound.
Good luck!
Cheers Richard

[P.W.Berkuta]

I like ceramic and diamond stone/plates. Spyderco medium and fine for the ceramic and Sharpton for 4000, 6000, 8000 mesh for final polishing. For the diamond plate I use DMT, EZE-LAP, and ATOMA. 400 mesh to flatten the ceramic stones, 600/1200 combo plate for initial sharpening then I move to the ceramic stones for the final polish. I did buy a few of the cheap diamond plates in the beginning but they are JUNK and a waist of good money save that money and buy good micro- crystal diamond plates from brand name manufacturers - ATOMA is a good bargain compared to DMY or EZE-LAP.

[Goo]

I have one diamond stone I use it to true up/lap my regular stones back to a flat surface

[bama]

Diamond stones are worth the money you spend on them. I you sharpen your chisels and gouges on a regular basis the time saved by using diamond stones is way worth the cost. I have the stones offered by Woodcraft. They are about 2” wide by 5” long by 3/8” thick. I have the extra fine, fine and the fine and corse and the fine and extra course stones. These three handle the bulk of my sharpening work. I also have a 12000 grit stone that will put a mirror polish on a chisel and a ceramic stone but I don’t use these except on special occasions. I have been using these stones on a daily basis for about 10 years and they still cut quickly. I would never go back to regular stones. Regular stones work, it just takes a lot more time to get the job done. I think I have about $160 dollars in my stones, again worth every penny.

[Rt5403]

Went with these from sharpening solutions for about 90 bucks. They are double sided 6inch long. Fine, extra fine coarse and extra coarse.