Joe, You need to use a Nagura Stone
http://japanwoodworker.com/page.asp?content_id=2817

Above is a line that will help explain the use and process.

Dave


"Joe R." wrote in message
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I do my final plane iron sharpening on the 8000grit stone and when I
am lapping the back it gets really sticky and a black "glaze" appears.
I soaked the stone and spray a bit of water on it as I work. The
iron is really flat just like the stone and once the glazing starts it
is really tough to move the iron on the stone.

What am I doing wrong and how do I correct this?
Joe