Water on stones
Water on stones
Does the type of water used on stones make a difference? In other words does it make a difference in performance such as mud formation if city water containing chlorine and fluorine, well water containing minerals or distilled water make a difference in the cutting ability or feedback of synthetic or natural stones?
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Re: Water on stones
No, the water you use is not going to make any difference in performance of the stone.Jaxson wrote: ↑Mon Mar 19, 2018 4:26 pm Does the type of water used on stones make a difference? In other words does it make a difference in performance such as mud formation if city water containing chlorine and fluorine, well water containing minerals or distilled water make a difference in the cutting ability or feedback of synthetic or natural stones?
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Re: Water on stones
Yep,you read my mind.Jeff B wrote: ↑Mon Mar 19, 2018 6:19 pmNo, the water you use is not going to make any difference in performance of the stone.Jaxson wrote: ↑Mon Mar 19, 2018 4:26 pm Does the type of water used on stones make a difference? In other words does it make a difference in performance such as mud formation if city water containing chlorine and fluorine, well water containing minerals or distilled water make a difference in the cutting ability or feedback of synthetic or natural stones?
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Re: Water on stones
Practically, no signifant difference, but theoretically deionized water will minimize particle agglomeration, especially for finer particle sizes, This reduction in agglomeration is due to minimizatiin of electrostatic forces.
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Re: Water on stones
I don't know, I have a well so that is what I use. Never gave it much thought honestly.
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Problem with my water is calcification. I have to frequently descale my espresso maker, super frequently. But I have noticed no adverse effects on stones...They again, they are frangible and sort of renew themselves as you go. No worries about sides and bottoms getting build up of any kind because I lacquer them. Well, I use shellac (w/e).
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Re: Water on stones
Kit Craft wrote: ↑Tue Mar 20, 2018 8:40 amProblem with my water is calcification. I have to frequently descale my espresso maker, super frequently. But I have noticed no adverse effects on stones...They again, they are frangible and sort of renew themselves as you go. No worries about sides and bottoms getting build up of any kind because I lacquer them. Well, I use shellac (w/e).
What grit are the calcium crystals?
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lol,oh boy,here we go.. ...good one!Bensbites wrote: ↑Tue Mar 20, 2018 8:52 amKit Craft wrote: ↑Tue Mar 20, 2018 8:40 amProblem with my water is calcification. I have to frequently descale my espresso maker, super frequently. But I have noticed no adverse effects on stones...They again, they are frangible and sort of renew themselves as you go. No worries about sides and bottoms getting build up of any kind because I lacquer them. Well, I use shellac (w/e).
What grit are the calcium crystals?
Re: Water on stones
Yeah, I don't even use stones to finish anymore, just stand at the sink and shake the blade in a sink full of well water. THose eleventy four grit crystals leave just the right amount of tooth for veggie skins.old onion wrote: ↑Tue Mar 20, 2018 9:08 amlol,oh boy,here we go.. ...good one!Bensbites wrote: ↑Tue Mar 20, 2018 8:52 amKit Craft wrote: ↑Tue Mar 20, 2018 8:40 am
Problem with my water is calcification. I have to frequently descale my espresso maker, super frequently. But I have noticed no adverse effects on stones...They again, they are frangible and sort of renew themselves as you go. No worries about sides and bottoms getting build up of any kind because I lacquer them. Well, I use shellac (w/e).
What grit are the calcium crystals?
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Re: Water on stones
Idk about that but calcification is quite hard. You might be able to use a large enough buildup to cut your food...I once had to clean a tank that had not seen a cleaning in years and the calcium was like plates. Sharp when it broke off too.
Re: Water on stones
I use standard tap water. It's just for lubrication and to allow mud formation. I've never seen build up or the like, even on a permanently soaked stone. Constantly shaving off the top of the stone with every stroke will do that.
Maybe it has electrolytes.
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Re: Water on stones
Just to clarify, deionized water is not distilled or well water, so calcification is not relevant. No calcium ions
I also don't recommend drinking it as this is a strong ionic gradient.
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I also don't recommend drinking it as this is a strong ionic gradient.
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I use well water so for me it is relevant. I guess that means all of the ions are still in my water but I could have sworn they were on my TV...wait.
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Re: Water on stones
The topic has drifted from deionized to other forms of water, so i thought the distinction was relevant to avoid the confusion in the overall discussion What you or anyone else uses is fine with me
Some natural stones show a pattern that looks like the dried rings of water with ions. It is calked a kan pattern ( not Ken). Some sharpeners prefer Kyoto tap water for making rice, dashi, etc.
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Some natural stones show a pattern that looks like the dried rings of water with ions. It is calked a kan pattern ( not Ken). Some sharpeners prefer Kyoto tap water for making rice, dashi, etc.
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