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    Default Rubi ceramic block.

    Before I butcher this ceramic block, any advice on the best way found to dress a diamond blade please.
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    Default Re: Rubi ceramic block.

    you can buy dressing stones to reactivate the diamonds
    30822 RAIMONDI TRUE BLUE DRESSING STONE. or buy a new blade
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    Default Re: Rubi ceramic block.

    Quote Originally Posted by nybor62 View Post
    you can buy dressing stones to reactivate the diamonds
    30822 RAIMONDI TRUE BLUE DRESSING STONE. or buy a new blade
    Still looking for advice asked ...... or is it me
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    Default Re: Rubi ceramic block.

    I tried to find a video, but have struggled so the best I can offer is a pic (knicked from Tradetiler website) .
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    Default Re: Rubi ceramic block.

    Quote Originally Posted by itstony View Post
    Still looking for advice asked ...... or is it me
    sorry have i got the wrong end of the stick .
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    Default Re: Rubi ceramic block.

    a piece of sandstone uncovers more diamonds on your blade too
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    Quote Originally Posted by itstony View Post
    Still looking for advice asked ...... or is it me

    Its you.........
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    Default Re: Rubi ceramic block.

    Quote Originally Posted by itstony View Post
    Before I butcher this ceramic block, any advice on the best way found to dress a diamond blade please.
    Push the block into the blade 3 or 4 times to open up new diamonds and re-hone the blade... if still not cutting to well then repeat process.

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    Default Re: Rubi ceramic block.

    Quote Originally Posted by itstony View Post
    Before I butcher this ceramic block, any advice on the best way found to dress a diamond blade please.
    Last try ...... anyone have any answer to the original question??
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    Default Re: Rubi ceramic block.

    Quote Originally Posted by itstony View Post
    Last try ...... anyone have any answer to the original question??
    What is your problem pal, you have been told the answer at least 3 times.

    Having a bad day?

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    Default Re: Rubi ceramic block.

    I use water on mine
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    Default Re: Rubi ceramic block.

    I thought it had been answered
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    Default Re: Rubi ceramic block.

    Quote Originally Posted by whitebeam View Post
    I thought it had been answered
    It has
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    Default Re: Rubi ceramic block.

    The best way - take a thin slice off the end of the Rubi Sandstone Block in the same way as cutting a sliver off a tile, slowly and with water in the machine. Simply as that !
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    Default Re: Rubi ceramic block.

    Sorry guys, the others did not come up on e-mail and I missed them with the page opening only on the last reply. Hence assuming no other replies.

    Thanks for the explanation as requested.

    BTW, the name is Tony .... not PAL!
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    Default Re: Rubi ceramic block.

    Lads..... chill out.. i thought Tony had maybe missed the replies..

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    Default Re: Rubi ceramic block.

    Quote Originally Posted by Richard Edwards View Post
    The best way - take a thin slice off the end of the Rubi Sandstone Block in the same way as cutting a sliver off a tile, slowly and with water in the machine. Simply as that !
    I tried this with sandstone and a couple of wet-stones for knife sharpening which needed dressing up. I cant say it was successful.

    I guess I shall try the ceramic block and if that fails, install my new Montolit.
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    Default Re: Rubi ceramic block.

    I have the Montolit DNA blade.. very nice it is too.

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    Default Re: Rubi ceramic block.

    Quote Originally Posted by Dave View Post
    Lads..... chill out.. i thought Tony had maybe missed the replies..
    It´s OK Dave, it´s a long day for all.
    BTW I did get the Monolit, also got the ceramic block and wanted advice on best practice that´s all. If I can salvage my old blade, I hope to use it on ceramic tiles later
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    Default Re: Rubi ceramic block.

    flatting or re dressing a sharpening stone is a long slow process involving grinding paste and a piece of polished plate glass
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