I've got a small problem with sharpening stones. My dad died last year and left me his stones. I have a double sided stone
that's extremely rough, a couple of diamond hone blocks (180, 260 & 360 grit) that look like they came from HF, a double
sided white and blue and a stone reading "Franz Swaty." All of them are loaded and have extremely shiny surfaces.
Is there a way to clean and/or save these stones? What's the proper way to use them..oil, water or dry? I've got a number
of carving tools, planes and power tools I'd like to sharpen but don't have any idea if these stones will work or are worth
the effort.
R. Wink