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Thanks for the post. I too have been using the EZE laps for years and agree with your analysis. I’m going to give your latest set a try.I don't often post in this thread but today I have a recommendation based on significant personal experience.
The subject is Diamond Abrasive Files.
I have used the EZE-LAP brand for decades, however I'm far from satisfied with them. The grit is plated onto a steel sheet metal substrate about .75" x 1.92" and that is glued to a plastic handle. The finer grits (specified as Super Fine, Fine and Medium) are mostly what I used and they were so so to OK. Eventually, the grit will wear off the Medium, Fine and Super Fine files but I wouldn't call them frail. However, the Coarse and Very Coarse grits have performed unsatisfactorily. With substantial hand pressure, the coarser grits rub off the substrate rendering the file useless. I don't often use the coarser grit files but I don't like that they are so frail. One useful aspect of this product is that it's not very difficult to separate the substrate from the handle and use in tight quarters or modify it to a very small dimension as required. I don't think I'll buy any more of this brand/type. Random example of the EZE-LAP product I'm speaking of.
EZE-LAP PAK5 Set SF/F/M/C/XC Color Coded Diamond Hones Sharpening Stones Hand | eBay
Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for EZE-LAP PAK5 Set SF/F/M/C/XC Color Coded Diamond Hones Sharpening Stones Hand at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!www.ebay.com
I bought the next product a few months ago and I'm impressed with them for many reasons.
It is a six piece set consisting of 80, 240, 400, 800, 1200, and 3000 grits specified. The grit size is marked on each file but my 800 is almost illegible at this point. I will scratch the value onto the plastic base. The grit is plated onto a steel substrate about 20 mm (.787") x 150 mm (5.906"), which is more than three time the area of the EZE-LAP product. Substrate thickness unknown because I haven't had a need to separate one from the full length plastic base. I guess this is not a comprehensive review because I have not used the coarser grits. I suppose the coarsest might be used to dress a grinding wheel. I've mostly used the 800 and been very pleased (surprised actually) with no indication of grit loss or reduction in the 'bite' I feel. I've used the 400, 1200 and 3000 grits only slightly but am perfectly satisfied so far with no sign of problems. Below is the Item I bought.
6Pcs Grit Diamond Stone Knife Sharpener Household Kitchen Sharpening System USA | eBay
Diamond sharpening bar Quick sharpening tool Convenient outdoor sharpener Kitchen grinding tool. Material: Diamond. Color: silver.www.ebay.com
Tonight I will order the more comprehensive set consisting of nineteen different grits.
This is what I intend to buy tonight. When you view the linked item, select the 19 Piece Set from the pull down menu, to see the correct price.
19pcs Grit Diamond Stone Knife Sharpener Household Kitchen Sharpening System Kit | eBay
4 DIFFERENT SHARPENING PLATES: There are four different diamond sharpening plates in total for knife sharpener. MORE ACCURATE & EFFECTIVE: This type of sharpening plate can not only be used alone but also used together with the knife sharpener.www.ebay.com
EDIT: I should add that, IMO, any of the diamond file should be scrubbed periodically with something like Ajax or Comet cleanser to release any retained detritus.
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I'm not a fan of the EZE-laps. I do like the DMT brand of diamond stones. Not a big fan of the ones with the swarf holes, but still use those sometimes too. Prefer the solid ones.
My guess is a lot of these import diamond stones don't have a lot of diamond, and a thin nickel plating.
But for that price, they might be worth a try anyway!
My guess is a lot of these import diamond stones don't have a lot of diamond, and a thin nickel plating.
But for that price, they might be worth a try anyway!
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A Toolholder that I ordered has arrived... I ordered a cheap CXA sized holder off e-bay for 'experimentation purposes'. IOW, I may be 'customizing' it a fuzz.
I found it interesting that this holder was made to hold 1" tooling instead of the standard CXA ¾"... but then they installed set screws with loooooong noses, so if you back the screws out far enough to clamp a 1" tool, there will only be about two threads left engaged on the screws...
WTH is that about...?
I've also purchased another vise... this is a Victor Omniversal vise...
The white specks are from the styrofoam packing that it was shipped in... I'm planning to give it a thorough cleaning.
Overall, it seems to be a well built vise...
-Bear
I found it interesting that this holder was made to hold 1" tooling instead of the standard CXA ¾"... but then they installed set screws with loooooong noses, so if you back the screws out far enough to clamp a 1" tool, there will only be about two threads left engaged on the screws...
WTH is that about...?
I've also purchased another vise... this is a Victor Omniversal vise...
The white specks are from the styrofoam packing that it was shipped in... I'm planning to give it a thorough cleaning.
Overall, it seems to be a well built vise...
-Bear
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Very nice vise Bear!
I guess that on the holder you could shorten the ends that press on the tool... to get more threads in the holder... 1" wow...
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I decided to try some eccentric turning using my 5C collet chuck.
Wait a tick, I don’t have 5C collet blocks. I only have ER40.
This way I can drill off center in my mill then transfer the 5C emergency collet to the lathe.
Amazon, $63. Very nicely ground. I’ll check concentricity but I’m sure it’s fine for what I need.
Edit: I checked concentricity of the square collet. With a Shars 5 C collet I am a bit under .001” off.
Not bad in my book.
Wait a tick, I don’t have 5C collet blocks. I only have ER40.
This way I can drill off center in my mill then transfer the 5C emergency collet to the lathe.
Amazon, $63. Very nicely ground. I’ll check concentricity but I’m sure it’s fine for what I need.
Edit: I checked concentricity of the square collet. With a Shars 5 C collet I am a bit under .001” off.
Not bad in my book.
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I have been watching those cheap CXA 1&2 "S" sizes as well. I came across a bunch of 1" X1" HSS that I would like to do some turning with. Good to know the screws are long wrong, they certainly wouldn't work for what I want to use them for either.
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You're a bad influence on us. You know that don't you?
This is what I bought last night...
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Aside from the screwy screws, this holder seems to be of decent quality... the machining and finish on it is better than my other offshore holders... and, unlike my other holders, the setscrews have been hardened. My other holders have pretty soft screws.
-Bear
Excellent, thank you. I’ll give one a shot. The screws can be ground off. Better than $140 for an aloris