On Sun, 03 Oct 2004 00:31:03 GMT, R. Wink
wrote:

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


kitchen cleanser (I like barkeeper's friend) and a green scotchbrite
pad will clean them pretty well.