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can I use mineral oil or baby oil on my whetstone?

or can I only use the special oil that is sold with whetstones?

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  • 1 decade ago
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    use any liquid that wont clog stone ie; dishwashing liquid,crc,wd40,water,engine oil...etc.

    the oils goal is to keep stone grind surface clear, but you can use water if stone is fine grade.

    japanese stones....the finest you can buy...uses water...which dosen t taint food etc.

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