How-To
Sharpening a Plane Iron: Honing the Edge
Use sharpening stones to flatten the back of the blade and hone the cutting edge.
May 02, 2006
In Part Two of this two-part series, woodworker Andy Rae demonstrates how to flatten the back of a plane iron and hone an edge. He discusses his favorite sharpening stones, how to hold the blade while sharpening, and how to know when the blade is sharp.
| Sharpen a Plane Iron: Grinding a Bevel Part One of this two-part series follows the process of grinding a bevel on a plane iron using a bench grinder. |
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