I have a LN bevel up jack and LOVE it (probably more than Paul likes bevel ups :)). I’m a recent convert to woodworking. They are certified to flat within very very small tolerances. Paul Sellers & Company Ltd is a company registered in England and Wales with the company number 10347569. The first stage with fettling any bench plane is sharpness and so here I am showing how to sharpen the bench plane. Aside from sharpening the metal tools, bench grinders are also a must-have for shaping and removing rust from the tools. This is not the only way to sharpen tools. It will require several passes to get the right edge to your tools so take your time. Not a knock on those makes. By using our website you accept the terms of our Privacy Policy. To begin with you must first lap the flat face of the cutting iron on a dead flat surface to give a clear and polished face for about the first 3/8”- 1/2” from the cutting edge. ​Pressure is not the key so be gentle as you move the chisel towards the grinding wheel. If you need to double-check to see if your tools are sharp enough, just run them across your thumbnail. Follow the shape of the edge. I used to have the heavyweights available but students found them to heavy and awkward to use so I just stayed with what they were most likely to use in the field, so to speak. Kind of brilliant, and I would never have figured it out by myself. This is the last time you will need to do this as this face does not wear. Is it wrong to use the lever cap to loosen the screw of the cap iron. I think I need to set the lever cap a little bit lighter and put some more oil on the depth adjustment threads. (4 Easy Tips), Using a Bench Grinder to Sharpen Tools, Bench Grinder for Sharpening Turning Tools, How to Sharpen Garden Tools With a Bench Grinder, How to Large Sharpen Garden Tools With a Bench Grinder, How to Sharpen an Axe With a Grinder. Do not stay in one place for too long. It is not too difficult to do, the only trick you may have is how to hold the handle as you grind. If you can afford it, I think it is worth it — you’ll use it to regrind the bevel on edge tools, flatten plane soles (or sides for shooting). I’ll try his heavy pressure while keeping the angle constant. Is this from improperly lifting up during stropping (after reading the previous comments I am fairly sure this was a contributing factor), or do you think I was honing at too high of an angle? It’s unreal the hoops people have to jump through to appease some ‘teachers’. You should wear eye goggles to protect your eyes and tight-fitting safety gloves to protect your hands. One last thought. Your instruction on sharpening fine tooth saws has completely changed my outlook on that process. It’s about 5 miles from Abingdon. Dig the cutting edge into a board for safety and polish the face with a soft cloth. You are going to need patience and a steady hand to make the tools sharp again. When the sparks begin to fly and land on top of the scraper and you can feel an edge, you are done. In the many discussions about sharpening people always seem concerned about rounding over the edge when stropping. ​Make adjustments to the legs of the jig according to the manufacturer’s recommendations. Sharpen the outside bevel edge like you would any garden tool. I quickly realized that it was quite a bit sharper than I’d ever gotten it with the micro-bevel method. If you take some of the nails off your tools are ready for action. 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