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Oilstone query

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Subject: Oilstone query
From: "Eugene D Abbondelo" <eabb@loc.gov>
Date: Tue, 23 Jan 2007 17:46:37 -0500
I picked up an old, used oilstone at a flea market. Came in a metal box with
the label:

Norton Abrasives Combination Oilstone, part no."  [can't make the rest out]

I'd like to use this for sharpening, dressing metal surfaces, etc. I
experimented with it and it seems to work better without using a lubricant
than with one (I used 3-in-1 oil). I searched a bit on Google and got
conflicting information.  Some sites say use water, some say any non-drying
lubricant, others say no lubricant.

What does the list think?  Thanks,

Gene




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