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(More customer reviews)I use this base to hold 4" DMT whetstones and sharpen chisels and planes. These heavy items can move around an unsecured sharpening system. Plus the DMT stones are used wet which makes the table top slippery unless you are a lot neater than I am.
I was very satisfied with the plastic base. It never moved even when placed on wet formica. The elevated height allowed me to guide the tool along the edge and to flatten the chisel backs without hitting fingers on the table top. Eight rubber washers slip over plastic feet. Sounds flimsy, but its not. I would recommend gluing the rubber feet on at some point just so they don't get lost.
It also lets one store the diamond plate without scratching other surfaces or damaging the plate bottom.
The diamond stone came with a non-skid pad, but it would not hold a piece of plate glass still unless the table top was perfectly flat (and most are not).
The main disadvantage to the holder is that the stone cannot be easily flipped over. One plastic end must be removed and then reinserted. Maybe a 15 second job, but if you are going to use both sides in succession, it's inconvenient. I wish I had bought a coarse/fine combo instead of a fine/x-fine.
Money well spent.
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The DuoBase Bench Stone Accessory from DMT can be used with all DuoSharp bench stones or any 6 by 2-inch sharpening stone. This base provides 2 inches of knuckle clearance for ease of use, and its rubber feet secure the base and stone to the work bench or counter. It features a convenient handle on the underside for moving the stone over a large workpiece for maximum versatility. This base's durable construction will provide years of consistent performance and reliable service. Woodworkers, chefs and other professionals rely on the superior quality and versatility of DMT products to maintain proper tool maintenance.
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