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NL-4 Lapping Plate

$200.00
$200.00
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The Nano-Hone NL-4 Lapping Plate is designed to flatten waterstones from 110μm to 10μm (120grit to 1500grit). Click here for Grit Micron Comparison Chart

The NL-4 is a traditional plated design. However, unlike standard designs, the NL-4 has raised diamond coated structures.

It is the edges of these raised diamond structures that are doing the heavy work.

The NL-4 sports an arrow-rake pattern for heavy material removal. The long straight edges cut very well across stones. The spaces in between the ridges allow for slurry to move through and keeps the surface from gunking up. 

Do not use this lapping plate for sintered ceramics or diamond resin stones except Nano Hone diamond resin stones. Our compound is really different from other manufactures. Ours is much softer than others. 

Diamond size 130 microns

1.257 lbs

570.0 grams

9.5 x 2.5 x 0.5 inches

240 x 60 x 20 mm

 


              

            

  










    

  


  
    
  

  






  









  
  
 
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     Jonathan Gwee      
 
 
  
 Precision flatness in a monster plate meant to last forever 
I have used the NL-8 for about the last 4 years and recently got myself another NL-10 a couple months back. 



NL-8:

I have abused the NL-8 by flattening rough-sawn japanese natural stones (with about 8mm deep ridges) and the NL-8 has proved to be able to handle even such ridiculously uneven surfaces. After about 3-4 years of doing so, the NL-8 only went out of flat slightly. I sent it back to be reconditioned and it has come back quite promptly like brand new, ready for more usage.



NL-10:

Having this as a comparison, I understand why the NL-8 was discontinued. This plate is significantly more substantial in heft, area and ease of use. The diamond-infused buttons kept on cutting whatever I threw at them (including diamond stones). I would also say that this plate doesn't remove more than the necessary material. When the sharpening stones are incredibly rough/uneven, it will remove the high spots super quickly. However, when they are somewhat flat, the NL-10 removes material at a slower rate (still a very decent speed) because of how uniformly flat the plate is. Hap Stanley has also done his due diligence in stating that the NL-8/NL-10 works best for stones around 400 grit and above. I have tested this and verified this to be true.



In summary:

The NL-8/NL-10 are both very well-made precision plates able to remove as much material as you can throw at them.  This isn't a cheap flattener by any means, but the ease of mind it provides by being precision flat is worth it in my opinion. If used under normal circumstances, it will last forever. If abused, it will still do the job for years. It is good that we know it can be sent back for reconditioning after years of abuse (for a fee).
 
  
 
   
 
 
  
 
 
  
 
 
  
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     Eugene Wasserman      
 
 
  
 Very substantial! 
Given its low rung on the Nanohone flattening totem pole, I was concerned this would be a small ineffectual stone. Boy was I wrong. It’s long and strong, and gets the job done!
 
  
 
   
 
 
  
 
 
  
 
 
  
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     Ethan Wessel      
 
 
  
  
Fantastic product. 

Does exactly what I want it to do and keeps my stones flat.
 
  
 
   
 
 
  
 
 
  
 
 
  
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     Cody Thweatt      
 
 
  
 fantastic 
use it everyday about 5 times a day. Holds up well and flattens ceramic stones quickly
 
  
 
   
 
 
  
 
 
  
 
 
  
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     Cole Hank      
 
 
  
 It's a Beast! 
This cuts and flattens stones with ease. I use it on Hap's stones 400 Grit + and my naniwa stones. It feels substantial in the hand due to it's size and weight. I like being able to place it on the stage or flatten from the top down by hand. 



I'm sure this will last a very long time.
 
  
 
   
 
 
  
 
 
  
  
 
Hi Cole,

Thank you so much for shearing your experience with our BEAST! Since diamonds are dispersed evenly throughout the metal button matrix, this plate is tough and yes, will last a longest time. Enjoy!
  
 
 
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