I season my new silicon carbide oil stone by soaking it in light honing oil- that is how my late father taught me.
Please advise whether an Arkansas sharpening stone needs to be seasoned the same way and if not how.
Thank you.
Wishing all a happy Christmas and a happy New Year.
Woodsplicer
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It would be great if I could have some suggestions to my question.
Happy New Year to all.
Woodsplicer
Soft arkansas stones should also be soaked. Hard arkansas stones need not be (not a porus stone).
Note: Norton artifical stones are useually oil filled at the factory (and say oil filled on them) and should not be soaked more. For other brands soaking is a good idea.
Thank you for your advice.
Unfortunately Norton oilstone is not available here.I need to soak the new stones available locally.
I do not use oil stones for most of sharpening. Water stone is my choice. The oil stone is for tools or items I do not want them to be exposed to water.
The arkansas stone is a gift from my son from England. It is my first.
Thank you again for your response. It is very much appreciated.
Woodsplicer.
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