An Average Joe's guide to sharpening | How to sharpen a hand plane (2024)

This video is a low-detail straight forward guide on how to sharpen a hand plane and I guarantee it will teach you how to get a plane iron sharp enough to take plane shavings.

I know a lot of videos on YouTube focus on getting the sharpest plane iron possible and I think those are great and I have learned a lot from them, but if you are just starting out I think those videos can be a little overwhelming. At least, they were for me. That is why I wanted to create a video that would walk through my simple sharpening process that uses a simple set of tools and doesn't go into too much detail or theory about the sharpening process.

My goal with this video is to get you a plane iron that is going to be sharp enough for you to take plane shavings. By no means do I think this will get you the sharpest of sharp irons. I know there are plenty of water stones and even diamond stones that have finer grits that'll provide a keener edge than what I use. And my hope is that once you get familiar with how to sharpen a plane iron that you'll then be able to more easily experiment with water stones or free hand sharpening, but first, I hope this video will teach you the basics.

Thanks for watching!

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------------ Tools I use ------------

** Vise **
- Yost 7" Quick Release Vise: https://amzn.to/3zZkAHR (Amazon)

** Japanese Saws **
- SUIZAN 9.5 Inch Ryoba Pull Saw: https://amzn.to/38FVxf4 (Amazon)
- SUIZAN 9.5 Inch Dozuki Dovetail Pull Saw: https://amzn.to/3mZfrHr (Amazon)

** Chisels **
- Narex Richter Bevel Edge Chisel (1/4, 1/2, 3/4, and 1): https://amzn.to/2WNUEMc (Amazon)

** Mallet/Hammer **
- Thor Soft and Hard Face Hammer: https://amzn.to/37SvItn (Amazon)

** Clamps **
- IRWIN QUICK-GRIP Clamps Set, 8-Piece: https://amzn.to/3aIhBIT (Amazon)

** Sharpening **
- Ultra Sharp Diamond Sharpening Stones: https://amzn.to/38RARBh (Amazon)

** Drill Press **
- Wen 4208 8", 5-Speed Drill Press: https://amzn.to/3pryuMi (Amazon)

** Planer **
- Dewault DW734: https://amzn.to/3RQJofd

** Casters **
- 3 inch heavy duty lockable casters: https://amzn.to/3TyADIe

** Lighting **
- Barrina LED Shop Light: https://amzn.to/48kXKtC
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** Heater **
- Electric wall mounted heater: https://amzn.to/48bCMy0

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