diamond sharpening plate question

[toolmiser]

I recently purchased a diamond sharpening plate along with some "honing fluid".  I apply a little fluid, sharpen tool, then what?  Should I rinse off the plate (if so with what)?  I watched some videos online but nobody that I saw addressed what to do after.  

Thanks for your help.

[Admiral]

I always used water, wiped down after use. I've subsequently moved to oilstones, not a big fan of diamond stones.

[taxman]

I wasn't sure either so I looked up;

Per Google/AI:

To clean diamond stones, spray them with a lubricant like Krud Kutter or a 50/50 water and alcohol solution, then scrub gently with a nylon brush. Rinse with warm water and pat dry to maintain their performance.


For a better answer, I would check the DMT and Sharpening Supplies web sites, 

Please post here when you find answer


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[Bill Holt]

Mine came with instructions, "rinse and pat dry".

[AHill]

I lubricate with water or window cleaning spray. The window cleaner has a surfactant that keeps the swarf suspended in the fluid vs clinging to the stone surface. I've also used slightly soapy water that has dishwashing soap added to the water. Rinse with water and pat dry with a paper towel.

If you're using Windex or a window cleaner, make sure to rinse off your tool and wipe it dry after honing.

The "honing fluids" sold for diamond stones are unnecessary and don't do any better job than water or some other fluid.

[toolmiser]

Thanks for the answers. A few instructions from the manufacturer would have been nice.

I knew the group here would know how to handle it.

[taxman]

Just received an e-mail from Sharpening supplies (sharpeningsupplies.com) about spring cleaning your stones.

https://www.sharpeningsupplies.com/blogs...l14.RASbug

[Alan S]

I used to use the same honing oil as for oilstones, and wipe it off with a rag. But now I just use the diamond stones dry, and brush or blow off the stone. That seems to work. If there is any long term buildup on the stone, a white eraser meant for removing pencil does a thorough job of removing it.

[tablesawtom]

I use only water on Diamond stones. The coolant they add to water to help the plate from rusting stays on the plate after the water evaporates. One can use about any type of cleaner, dish soap works great with a soft brush.  After cleaning I use a hot air gun to dry the plate. 10 years using  the heat gun and no rust or problems.

Tom