{"product_id":"zen-wu-240-grit-xl-diamond-plate-and-flattening-stone","title":"Zen-Wu 240 Grit XL Diamond Plate and Flattening Stone","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZen-Wu’s stones are the flattest available on the market, with a tolerance of less than a .0005”. The aluminum alloy base is precisely milled with chamfered edges. This 240-grit diamond plate is ideal for quickly removing coarse stock, flattening hand planes, and flattening water stones. You can also use the flat underside as a DIY sandpaper lapping plate or a strop. Plate includes an anti-skid pad.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLength: 300mm \/ 11 ¾”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWidth: 85mm \/ 3 ⅜”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThickness: 20mm \/ ¾”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJonathan’s Hot Take:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere’s no way to quantify how much better Zen-Wu’s diamond stones are than other manufactures. Most stones are comically out of true—these are so flat, they have a rainbow iridescence that typically only comes from flatness in aluminum. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe diamonds are suspended in a brass substrate, which holds the diamonds in place better than steel. This also makes the stone self leveling, ensuring it stays dead flat. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI love how big and flat this diamond plate is. Most other coarse flattening stones are a cheap skinny taco who's substrate looks like a relief map of uneven diamond aggregate. Flatten your water stones in one or two passes. Take an 80-year-old garage sale Stanley bench plane iron, and reshape it into a flat, chip-free surface in a minute or two. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlattening hand planes is a breeze because at almost 4\" wide, it’s wider than even a #8 jointer plane. I set up my plane with the blade installed but fully retracted, and I go to town—exactly how I would plane a board with forward strokes. Bonus points for setting up a fence or jig to make sure you stay centered.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zen-Wu Toolworks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46338304016554,"sku":"P1","price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0588\/6358\/3402\/files\/ZENWU_FLATENNING_DIAMOND_STONE_03.jpg?v=1730943940","url":"https:\/\/kmtools.mom\/products\/zen-wu-240-grit-xl-diamond-plate-and-flattening-stone","provider":"KM Tools","version":"1.0","type":"link"}