Sharpening Planes - Page 3 of 4

How to Crown a Plane Iron
February 26, 2009

Adding camber on a plane blade can prevent unsightly ripples in a workpiece.
Speedy Freehand Sharpening
June 16, 2008

Basic tips to maintain a bevel angle and cut your honing time in half
Cut Your Honing Time in Half
June 4, 2008

Freehand technique is much faster than jigs and guides
Grind Perfect Edges Without Burning
May 1, 2008

In just seconds, get a tool ready for honing
Sharpening Basics
March 1, 2008

Learn one affordable method for keeping your planes and chisels sharp
Tune Up a Shoulder Plane
October 15, 2006

Sharpen the blade and clean up the tool to ensure top performance when trimming tenons and rabbets.
Shopmade Honing Guide
August 21, 2006

Use this simple jig to hone a front and back bevel on plane irons
Sharpening a Scrub Plane
August 4, 2006

A scrub plane blade has a steep curve. Here's how to sharpen it to a keen edge.
Sharpening a Plane Iron: Honing the Edge
May 2, 2006

Use sharpening stones to flatten the back of the blade and hone the cutting edge.
Sharpening a Plane Iron: Grinding the Bevel
May 1, 2006

A sharp blade begins with a square grind and an accurate bevel angle.

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