Two quick tips from someone who has learned the hard way.
1. Inspect your tools before taking them home.
I got a burnisher from a good store, good mfg etc. By the time I went to use it, I found the surface was pitted. Its not rust, so I'm left to wonder. Its not useable as a burnisher.
2. Don't assume a water stone is dry enough to leave in freezing temps. I have/had a 6000 grit bench waterstone that has cracked in multiple places. It has been through two winters.
I "assumed" because the stone isn't soaked that it would dry enough to leave out in the elements.
I did bring in my soaking stones, so they are ok, whew.
Jim
1. Inspect your tools before taking them home.
I got a burnisher from a good store, good mfg etc. By the time I went to use it, I found the surface was pitted. Its not rust, so I'm left to wonder. Its not useable as a burnisher.
2. Don't assume a water stone is dry enough to leave in freezing temps. I have/had a 6000 grit bench waterstone that has cracked in multiple places. It has been through two winters.
I "assumed" because the stone isn't soaked that it would dry enough to leave out in the elements.
I did bring in my soaking stones, so they are ok, whew.
Jim
