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Lapping Fluid

Garno

Garno

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I am in the market for some lapping fluid so I can sharpen my carbide inserts on my chisels.

I started browsing for some on the old interweb thingy and have once again managed to confuse myself :iknow:

Are all lapping fluids the same? and should I just get the dirt cheap one and make do?
 
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monophoto

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I read somewhere that plain water with a drop or two of dishwashing detergent works just as well as commercial lapping fluid.

I also read that 'personal lubricants' can be used for lapping - - -
 
flexi

flexi

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+1 for the Trend fluid, on the Scarey sharp I just use plain water with a tiny big of Fairy liquid, and then dry my chisels and oil afterwards :thumbs::thumbs:
 
TVS

TVS

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I just spit on a diamond card works perfect but then I’m tight ol git lol
 
Dalboy

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I just buy new inserts as when mine a blunt or chipped a new one is needed as the diamond card will take forever, OOPS you meant on woodturning tools throw the tool away and use proper tools:whistling::funny::funny::funny::funny:
 
Penpal

Penpal

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Water and dishwashing fluid,perfect results. One marathon was during and after turning Mammoth Tooth my mate in the US used 20 new 4 way cutters I used one sharpened this way so I vote with my experiences.
:thinks:
 
21William

21William

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I sharpen them dry on an inexpensive four sided diamond block from Lidl. If you want to use a lubricant many seem to use cheap window cleaning liquid from the supermarket.
 
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