Stones?

[Stinger4me]

I think I will get some good information. I have some older sharpening stones and I would like to clean them. THEY WILL NOT BE USED ON GUNS. They will be used for knives, chisels and carving tools. Can they be soaked in gasoline or kerosene? These car carborundum stones. Thanks for the help.

 

[Ole Joe Clark]

I use light machine oil, (3 & 1), and a paper towel to clean mine. I also use the same oil if i have to do some "heavy" sharpening. I usually just have to touch up my blades.

Have a blessed day,

Leon

 

[StrawHat]

Sure, soaking in kerosene will help loosen the buildup in them. After that a good scrubbing with a stiff bristle brush will also help.

Depending on how old they are they may need to be flattened. I do this with a sheet of glass and some emery cloth. I spritz the glass with water and lay the emery on the glass. The water will keep the emery papers from sliding around. Using a figure 8 motion, work the stones over the paper until flat. You will need to change paper as it clogs but it allows you to continue using the stones.

Is there a reason you want to use the old carborundum?

I ask because, unless there is some sentimental attachment, there are many new and “exciting” stones on the market. Diamond, ceramic, aluminum oxide to name a few man made and India, wa****a, and Arkansas to name some natural ones. It all depends on what you want the final product to be. Also water stones. Prices vary but some are not too bad.

Kevin

 

[ImprovedModel56Fan]

AFAIK, Ouachita stones ARE Arkansas stones, some of the "softer" ones. However, I'm no expert, and I certainly invite further comment.

I, too, am interested in the question about why the carborundum? Unless you just don't want to throw anything out.

 

[Stinger4me]

All of these stones belonged to my father, a machinist. There is one old one which belonged to my grandfather. I use all of these stones along with soft and hard Arkansas stones.Thanks for your help.

Stinger

 

[Old TexMex]

All of these stones belonged to my father, a machinist. There is one old one which belonged to my grandfather. I use all of these stones along with soft and hard Arkansas stones.Thanks for your help.

Stinger

Take care of those, Dawn and hot water works.
Here’s one of mine from Hot Springs, with papers.It’s the one I keep in the kitchen, the others are in the workshop. All 60+ years old.

 

[StrawHat]

Father and Grandfather, I understand. I had one from my Pop I finally retired as it was thinn enough I worried about it breaking.

On average, I sharpen 2000 items a month, mostly without using electricity. Stones are my friends!

Kevin

 

[THE PILGRIM]

Was just using a Smith Arkansas Stone that I have owned for a while.
They are a long term investment and should be passed down!

 

[Mike SC Hunter]

I clean mine with WD40 and paper towels.

 

[dmn57]

Whew, glad to see this thread wasn't referring to the gall, kidney or Rolling variety!

 

[Goldstar225]

Dawn dishwashing soap, hot water and a stiff bristle brush. Immerse and scrub away to clear the pores of the stones.