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Sharpening Hand Plane Blades - (On a budget !)

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Sharpening Hand Plane Blades on a budget. Just starting out and can't afford a full set of sharpening gear? Rob shows you a solution for sharpening hand plane blades on a budget and still get a respectable edge. Over time you can add to this sharpening kit and take your sharpening to the next level.
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20 Comments

@tdkrei 6 years ago

I've watched you do this many times and I never get bored, just waiting for the dust to settle and some events to open up so I can sell some of my projects, so I can afford either one of those great stones. As of now I'm using your method but on some really cheap imitation diamond plates from a major tool store. Even then with your process I can get close to good shavings and finish so thanks a bunch for all you do. I am a vet, not combat wounded thank God and in my mid 70's learning from great people like you. Keep on smiling.

@craigbowman1656 6 years ago

Thanks Rob, I really appreciated this, Sharpening is one on the most important things to know. It is also fairly confusing for weekend garage shop woodworkers like me. You rock. And as a vet, but not combat vet, I do really appreciate what you do for our wounded veterans. I've promoted your work to others.

@asanseil5553 7 months ago

Awesome. Just got this thing. Didn't even open it, just checked out vids/comments. After watching this, I measured the face of mine (bottom metal flat surface, I'm a noob) and it was perfectly straight/flat both length and width, which surprised me. No sanding needed. The blade was horrible, looking like yours a bit, crooked and rounded on the top right as if a cheap machine did it very fast. I took it out, used my rough/fine knife sharpening stone, squared it down, flattened the back or flat side, then kept my entire arm at the right angle of the bevel to file it down a bit, then eventually figured out to change the angle just slightly to sharpen it like a razor. Took some test shavings off a corner of a 2x4 and so far so good. I'm very new to this, so this is my first hand planar. I leveled the blade out with the adjuster screws and all seems well so far for what I need, which isn't for much but a few longbows out of various woods.

@supermo26 5 years ago

Makes me want to buy a plane, some chisels and your sharpening kit. Looks fun.

@Keth.S 6 years ago

Hi Rob, used this method for months before I purchased an additional 10k ceramic stone. Best thing I've bought yet, not quite as fine, but fine enough for me, so thank you for the information you provide. Nice voice break at 2:01 too lol

@ryant7815 3 years ago

Rob, thank you so much for being on YouTube! Your objectivity and insight is extremely helpful and demystifies so much of the process of setting up and using a plane. You're clear, concise and tell us WHY (for the love of all things holy) we're doing what we're doing. Body mechanics, feel, supplies, parts selection--sir, you cover everything and make me go further down the rabbit hole by referencing and linking to other relevant content. Thank you. Thank you. Thank YOU!

@sanramondublin 3 years ago

I do think, I can ever get that sound of plane that you do.
But I keep doing my best. And , you are the best.
Greetings from California.

@tacousa87 3 years ago

i do sharpening service . you are excellent teacher Good job....

@msw0519 1 year ago

Thanks Rob! Very helpful!

@arthurmccutchan7000 2 years ago

Awesome as usual

@ianpearse4480 3 years ago

Thanks Rob, now getting smooth to the touch wood. Cheers. Seriously thinking about the Shapton stone next.

@israeldebilzan4230 6 years ago

I just got my first box of your tools yesterday, and I got more coming Friday. I work in a small cabinet shop and have done countless dovetail drawers with a router. Now I'm super stoked make them your way. Not for the shop but for fun.
Thanks for all your videos you are a great teacher and great person for what you all do for the vets.