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Video: An Introduction to Stones in the Machine Shop
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6:43 PM
July 22, 2010


TylerYoungblood

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Post edited 6:47 PM – July 22, 2010 by Tyler


Barry Young (author of the "Norman Newguy" column) walks us through the various stones he keeps in his tool box.

His stones range from rare Hard Arkansas to cheap dollar store stones. Barry not only discusses different stones and their uses, he also explains how to flatten badly worn stones, how to tell natural stone from man-made, etc.

He also gives us his recommendation for the first stone a hobby machinist should buy.

You'll also get a little humor along the way – something that is usually missing from most machining-related videos. What stones do you have in your toolbox? Feel free to add your "two cents" by posting below.

Enjoy!



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1:00 PM
July 24, 2010


Wooly Mammoth

South carolina, USA

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Thanks Barry,

     I learned a LOT about the various stones my Grandpa left residing in his Gerstner's machinist's chest Haven't had occassion to use them for any cutters for the lathe or mill, but have used some of the wmall ones [including several hard Arkansas ones :)] to smooth out some gun innards.

     – Don  Not adverse to revisiting old girlfriends :):)

PS:  even if they're 'discolored', most clean up nicely in the shower :):):) YMMV

SKILL SAW: A portable cutting tool used to make studs too short.


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1:01 PM
July 26, 2010


barryjyoung

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Hello:


Glad the video helped a bit. Thank you for watching.


Barry

"Endeavor to persevere" Abraham Lincoln

2:04 PM
July 26, 2010


Vernon

Cinn,Ohio

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So many stones and how to take care of them who new Thank you

                                       Vernon

9:21 AM
July 27, 2010


barryjyoung

Member

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My pleasure Vernon, thanks for taking the time to email.


Barry

"Endeavor to persevere" Abraham Lincoln


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