/diy/ - Do It Yourself

>>1536378
Hey im just spitballing here

But.....
>unrecoverable data
>also raid isn't difficult to recover

Im assuming op is trying to hide cp, so im guessing backup would be retarded. So i guess raid 0 with 4 disks is out.

>>1536396
Well it doesn't hurt does it? shithead.
Also pic related

Grits are not standard across stone "types."

Water stones have an inflated grit number. Or Oil stones have a deflated grit number, whichever you prefer. This means a 15k waterstone is roughly equivalent to a 3k ruby ceramic oil stone. A black arkansas is in this range as well. Sandpaper also has inconsistent grit rating but where it lies depends on which country standard the manufacturer follows.

Stropping creates a micro serration. This is for knives/razors ONLY. For chisels/handplanes/etc you want either a very fine stone or lapping film on a hard surface. Do not use polishing compound. It's not for sharpening. Stropping compound is only good if the manufacturer has it at a specified micron. Don't "strop" on a buffing wheel either. All that bad shit will only improve an edge if you sharpened wrong in the first place.

That said, the minimum I would recommend for a homeowner is actually simple and gives you a decently sharp blade without autism:
A powered grinder with coarse wheel. Whatever you can get for cheap, if that means the first you find is an old cranked grinder at a flea market then get that. You don't need to bust out the CC for a tormek if you pay attention. Make sure it has a usable tool rest. Protip: Don't quench hot tools in water unless you can dunk them tang-first. You can cause micro cracking which will make the thing dull quicker as you use it. Just swap to a different tool while that one air cools.

A coarse norton crystolon stone.
A medium norton india stone.
And a reasonably flat brick the same width/length. Flatten one with the brick then flatten them against each other. You need 3 stones for it to work.

If you have no self-contained work area, like living in an apartment, get a B&D Workmate so you can do it outside on a relatively stable surface. Extension cord and small enough grinder if you're close to ground level, cranked grinder if you're SOL on that regard.

Please hold small items to the grinder using locking pliers and wear PPE