DMT B8250 DuoSharp DuoBase - bench stone base

by Diamond Machine Technology (DMT)

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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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This DuoSharp base holds DMT stones securely in place and elevates them off the work surface for more accuracy and comfort.

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 12.2 x 4.6 x 2.2 inches ; 10.4 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00004WFUQ
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: B8250
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,601 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #15 in Home Improvement > Power & Hand Tools > Hand Tools > Sharpening Stones

Customer Reviews

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25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Stable base for heavy sharpening, February 5, 2004

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David Giles (Seabrook, TX) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: DMT B8250 DuoSharp DuoBase - bench stone base (Tools & Hardware)

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.

14 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars GREAT item, NO customer service, March 7, 2007

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R. Kawa "history buff" (left coast, USA!) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: DMT B8250 DuoSharp DuoBase - bench stone base (Tools & Hardware)

I ordered this and a combination diamond stone but they arrived loose in a box. Fortunately their individual packages prevented any damage. However the duo base requires 12 rubber cushions and only 10 were in the package. I sent two emails to DMT about this and received NO response. Not even an acknowledgement to the emails. I was able to find similar cushions and the stone with base work like a champ. I tried to make Amazon aware of this but their website will only let you 'return' items. I only want to make them aware of the lack of communication from the manufacturer and this review area is the only apparent avenue to do that.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Works with 10" Duosharps., October 22, 2009

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Andrew C., Malanca (Seattle, WA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: DMT B8250 DuoSharp DuoBase - bench stone base (Tools & Hardware)

Just to add my 2 cents, this base works with the 10" duosharp as well. I received rather vague results when trying to find the answer to this, but it does work. I recommend the use of the provided grip pad to ensure that the duosharp is rock solid on the base. I could've asked for the base to be more sturdy, but it performs just fine.