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SHAPTON-50100
The Shapton DGLP Diamond Glass Lapping Plate is famous around the world, and for good reason. It's not cheap, but it strives for perfection and performance unlike any other diamond lapping plate on the market. The performance is amazing and it is known to be as perfectly flat as is possible.
Read the Shapton FAQ/instructions.
This DGLP is capable of lapping stones up to 30 microns (approx. 500 grit or above). It should not be used on rougher stones, as that would dramatically reduce its usable life.
Here's what Shapton says:
Most users find the capabilities of Shapton's DGLP astonishing. The sharpest cut is born when two steel planes cross at an acute angle. Yet every time a blade is sharpened on a sharpening stone, the stone itself changes shape, so over time, the planes at the blade's edge also change. That is why it is so important to keep the sharpening stone itself flat. Apply the DGLP, and you will enjoy sharpening as never before. The DGLP uses glass for its base, and this is what produces such high precision on the resulting sharpening stone plane.
Product Number: 50100
micron: 54/45
mesh: 270/325
Dimensions: 253 x 80 x 24mm (Working surface 245 x 72mm)
Weight:approx. 750g
Collections: Featured Products, Flattening Stones, Knife Sharpening Accessories, SALE!, Shapton Glass Stones, Shapton Professional Kuromaku Stones, Shapton RockStar Stones
Category: Flattening Stone, Knife Sharpeners, Sale & Clearance Items, Shapton Glass Stones, Shapton Professional Kuromaku Stones, Shapton RockStar Stones, Sharpening Accessories, Sharpening Stones
The ultimate leveling stone. Phenomenal feed back, very fast leveling, treat it well and it should last a very long time.
Paul's offers the best price by far and provides Gold Standard service.
I've been buying from Paul's Finest for over 20 years. Prices and service are still impressive and I don't impress easily.
Thanks very much! It's always great to hear from such long-time customers, and I'm really glad you're enjoying this awesome lapping plate.
--Paul
After using this exceptional product now on several stones that range in grit from 1,000 to 16,000 I’ve realized another benefit. If you have the heavy Shapton Stone Holder which is absolutely fantastic, this plate is designed to work in conjunction with that holder. It fits over it perfectly and is locked securely in place. Brilliant design for sure.
I’ve been debating on whether to buy this flattener for many years and I’ve finally pulled the trigger. My initial thoughts were “ I shouldn’t have waited”. I’ve been using Atoma plates for flattening for a decade. This DGLP is absolutely exceptional and I can’t recommend it highly enough. As a sharpener who flattens water stones daily and roughly every five minutes this product is just what I needed and I needed it years ago. It’s extremely well made and it’s pretty cool. There is no sticking of the plate to the stones at all. My recommendation is to use it on 1,000 grit stones and finer and use another flattener for your coarse stones. Also keep it clean, rinse it off after use and also flip the plate from end to end between stones to ensure even wear. I’m blown away by this product and of course the incredibly efficient service. I’m a happy sharpener.
i usually use atoma stones, but this lapping plate is much better
Works very well for flattening my water stones, the deep grooves carry the slurry away and it rinses clean easily. The best lapping stone Ive used.
