DMT B8250 DuoSharp DuoBase - bench stone base

Really good lightweight DMT holder for sharpening stones. It is really easy to set up and use as once you put on the rubber bumper pads, it is good to go. I had my doubts about this product at first as it seems like it was too lightweight to stay put and my 8” stones were a bit short of the end stops on the holder. However, the designed it well as the weight of the heavy DMT steel plates keeps the entire structure in place for sharpening. It becomes rock solid and the holder definitely makes sharpening easier by keeping your hands above your working surface.

I was somewhat confused because the Amazon listing for this item says that it will support a 6x2 inch stone and my DMT stones are 8 inches. But I saw on the manufacturer’s web site that the duo-base for the with the same SKU was suitable for my larger stones. When it arrived I was pleasantly surprised to find that my 8 inch stones fit perfectly and, from the adjustments that are possible, it appears that this base will also support the next larger DMT stone (which I guess would be about 9 inches). The adjustments for mounting the stone to the base are intuitive and, while it is plastic, it is adequate for the task of sharpening.

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.

This is just about the perfect height for sharpening all kinds of stuff. So far I've sharpened kitchen knives, pocket knives and straight razors with this. It enables one to get an excellent bevel on a straight and to carefully control the bevel on kitchen knives and the like. I've not used any kind of jig, it's all by hand. The rubber feet on the bottom hold the stand steady and the rubber feet under the stone anchor the stone in place. Finally, there is a handle on the bottom of the stand that allows one to hold the base with whichever stone you might require and move the surface over a stationary item. I've done this with waterstones in order to get a flat surface. Works great, I'm very pleased.

The only reason I didn't give this item 5 stars is because it's made of plastic and call me old fashion but it just doesn't feel very substantial when I'm using it. Now other than that this little bad boy is dang near perfect and really helps sharpen knives.

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.

Doesn’t work with their 6x2 stones, they’re included in their list of compatible stones and product photos but the recess is too short.

I am pleased. It not only keeps the stone from moving, but elevates it which makes knife sharpening easier.

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This is an awesome sharpening stone base / holder. Works perfectly with all my DMT DuoSharp stone and even holds my other non DMT stones in place. Doesn't pin them down but can place the DMT stone holders in the proper area and with the no slip base of this holder... it does a fantastic job. Absolutely love the hand grip on the bottom. Made sharpening my axe a breeze! Have been using this product for almost two years now and it still works / looks like new. At this price point... it cannot be beat.

Great

es ginge auch ohne, aber es eine Erleichterung

Holds stones tho instructions for rubber base bungs confusing as not enough rubber feet to put on