Trend DWS Additional information

Diamond
Whetstones

DWS

INST/DWS v7.0

DIAMOND WHETSTONES
REF. DWS

Thank you for purchasing this product.
The following symbols are used throughout these

instructions.
Denotes risk of personal injury, loss of

life or damage to the tool in case of non­observance of the instructions.

INTENDED USE

This product is intended to be used to sharpen TC
and HSS tools. For professional and domestic use.

Use with Diamond Abrasive Lapping Fluid (water
can be used if necessary), to prevent
the diamonds becoming clogged with swarf.

SAFETY

Please read and understand the instructions before
use.

PLEASE KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS IN A
SAFE PLACE.

Users must be competent in using woodworking
equipment before using our products.

Please keep children and visitors away from tools
and work area. Consider working environment
before using tools. All tools have residual risk, so
must therefore be handled with caution.

All cutting edges are very sharp and care
must be taken to prevent injury. Never
sharpen blades towards the hand or body.

Ensure all tools are used correctly,
maintained properly and stored carefully.

GUIDELINES

Diamond whetstones allow fast, clean stock
removal, with less effort and time required and can
be used on a variety of cutting edges.

When using diamond whetstones, certain general
guidelines should be followed to ensure that the
whetstone gives lasting performance under normal
conditions. All stones require a break in period.

Follow the hints and tips explained here to help
maximise the life of your whetstone:

n All tooling should be cleaned before

sharpening. Resin build-up should be removed
with Resin Cleaner and a wire brush.

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Initially the diamond will feel coarse and will
smooth over time.

n Do not apply too much pressure. The diamond

is extremely abrasive so what would normally
take 5-10 minutes on an oilstone may take
approximately 20 seconds on the Diamond
whetstone.

n Dry the whetstone thoroughly after use. Any

wet steel filings left on the stone after using
water will cause rust to form!

TECHNICAL DATA

Grade Grit Micron

FINE FINE 1000 15
FINE 600 25
COARSE 300 50
EXTRA

COARSE

180 70

OPERATION

Router Cutters/Bits

Suggested - DWS/CC/FC, DWS/P5/FC,

DWS/B7/FC, DWS/P3/FC

Fine For Tungsten Carbide cutters/bits
Coarse For High Speed Steel cutters/bits

n Always sharpen the flat face,

never the profile/relief.

n Slide the cutter with slight pressure along

the whetstone. Repeat same number of
strokes on each cutting edge.

Circular Sawblades

Suggested - DWS/P5/FC

Fine For regular maintenance
Coarse For dull blades

n Keep the diamond
surface flat to the
face of saw tooth.

n Use a few light, smooth, back and forth

strokes on each tooth. Repeat the same
number of strokes on each tooth.

Mark the

first tooth
sharpened
with chalk or
masking tape
to avoid honing
a second time.

PTO

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Recycle raw materials instead of disposing
as waste.

Packaging should be sorted for environmental­friendly recycling.
The product and its accessories at the end
of its life should be sorted for environmental­friendly recycling.

GUARANTEE

All Trend products are guaranteed against
any defects in either workmanship or material,
except products that have been damaged due
to improper use or maintenance.

© Trend Machinery & Cutting Tools Ltd. 2012, 2017, 2018 E&OE
® All trademarks acknowledged

GB

Trend Machinery & Cutting Tools Ltd.

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USA

Trend Routing Technology Inc.

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RECYCLABLE

Pruners

Suggested - DWS/P5/FC

Coarse To restore a dull edge

n Place whetstone

level with the upright
single bevel.

n Stroke gently to sharpen

along the curve of the
blade, towards the
outside of the tool.

Easy clean test cuts

on a branch or stem
confirm sufficient
sharpness.

Chisel/Plane Irons

Suggested - DWS/B7/FC,

DWS/CP8/FC

Fine For precision edge or to hone the edge
Coarse To remove nicks in the blade

n Keep the bevel of the chisel/plane iron flat

on the whetstone. It is recommended to
use a figure of eight motion
when sharpening chisels.

n Finish with one light stroke on the back of

the chisel.

Suggested - DWS/CC/FC, DWS/P5/FC,

DWS/B7/FC, DWS/P3/FC

Fine To maintain an edge
Coarse To restore a dull edge

n The bevel on the back of the gouge should

be flat on the whetstone. The gouge should
then be rolled gently on the whetstone to
hone.

n Small tools should be honed as per chisels

and pointed tools as per gouges.

KnivesSmall, Pointed Tools & Gouges

Suggested - DWS/P5/FC, DWS/B7/FC,

DWS/CP8/FC

Fine For keeping a razor edge
Coarse To restore a damaged or dull edge

n Keep same angle as knife bevel on the

whetstone. The angle is 20° for most knives.

n Stroke away from the body, alternating on

each side of the knife. Light strokes will
produce a finer edge.

Scissors

Suggested - DWS/P5/FC

Fine For quality scissors
Coarse For general use shears

n Align

whetstone
flush with the
bright bevel.

n Stroke smoothly

towards the
outside of the
scissors. Repeat
on the other blade.

n Small burr on the

sliding blade face
can be removed
with a light stroke.

ACCESSORIES

Please use only Trend original accessories.

Diamond Abrasive Lapping Fluid

DWS/LF/100, DWS/LF/250, DWS/LF/500

n Suitable for use with

all diamond abrasive
products.

n Use instead of water

to reduce the threat
of rusting by 95%.

n Reduces possibility

of clogging of
diamond surface and
improves diamond
stone performance.

DIAMOND WHETSONE
MAINTENANCE

Please use only Trend original spare parts
and accessories.

Continual satisfactory operation depends
upon proper tool care and regular cleaning.

Cleaning

n Clean with a damp cloth or use with a

Trend cleaning block Ref. DWS/CB/A.

Storage

n Do not store the whetstones in damp
conditions.

n Always return stone to its packaging after

use.