Fast and Easy Way to Sharpen Jointer and Planer Knives

[@jeffclark6312]

I have 35 yrs of instruction and leadership experience. Your teaching is spot on.

[@duanedickey3619]

You are killing me with how smart, patient, and funny you are! You got me laughing at the end of the video! Huge props for your skills and teaching ability! Great example of thinking the process through and problem solving. Keep the videos coming.

[@SVSunnyJim]

Beautiful, I love your thought processes to achieve the desired result

[@backpacker3421]

I absolutely LOVE the way you present this video. Rather than just showing how to do what you do, at each step you ask "what are the options?" Then you talk us through the various options and the decision making process. In this way, we learn not just how to do the thing, but how to figure out how to do many things. Your students are very lucky. They have a great teacher.

[@Quadrodiction]

Yes indeed! Well said!

[@Loglakeliving]

Passion, entertaining, instructional, with the heart of a teacher. ❤

[@Quadrodiction]

He knows the math on an engineering level. He knows what he needs to achieve & how to do it in a simple, uncomplicated way that insures precision on the level of a Samurai that has attained a true mastery of his art. The joy he experienced in teaching the lesson is plainly obvious. His total unswerving dedication to educating his students on a level of simple precision & mastery is beautiful. Thank you sir. I greatly appreciate your gift of knowledge.

[@Artfulscience1]

Absolutely true. My degree is in engineering as well, he's very much a math guy and it shows. When you can take that level of technical skill and minute precision to woodworking, its next level.

[@garystrittmater8258]

I have taken classes from William Ng and to say he is not only a Master Craftsman but also an Incredible Teacher simply does not do him justice! The ONLY reason I don't take more classes is because the drive is a nightmare! He is the best teacher I've ever encountered!

[@JoeMcCormick32174]

The end of the video is killer. A craftsman who truly enjoys his trade.

[@AndrewWorkshop]

This video was perfect to help me sharpen my power planer blades. Presented very well.

[@SteveAddis]

Your reaction at the end of the video has convinced me I have to do this to my vintage jointer and planer. THE best sharpen tutorial. -Thank you!

[@aaronpavelis3932]

This is absolutely genius. You have doubled the value of waterstones, without ruining them. Too bad folks seem to have stop watching this. Its a very intelligent, long lasting and unique solution.

[@BeerIsGood_]

alright, the crying at the end was the most wonderful touch. I'm going to go try this out now! Thanks for the awesome video

[@lumpythefish]

your joy in doing things well is contagious....

[@626pingj]

I just purchased an older Grizzly 15 inch planer. The blades in it were slightly rusted and dull. I'm a cheap SOB and don't want to spend the money to replace them if I don't have to. Decided to search how to sharpen and ran across this video. I wish I lived close enough to attend his classes. Thanks for a great tutorial.

[@johnjones6077]

I love watching you vids Will, you’re intelligence is off the charts. You’re one “sharp” woodworker. I know your a busy guy but if you do find the time to keep making good vids, there’s a lot of us out here who appreciate them. Thanx Will

[@jasonzodda]

You are an incredible teacher. My knives have never been sharper. Thank you for all this knowledge.

[@fooschnikins]

I was just watching youre video on your 45 degree cross cut sled which was a great tutorial but something really bothered me. You mentioned that some people had commented negatively on your 5 cut cross cut sled. I just want to say that I appreciate you taking the time to create these videos. many of us have nowhere else to go to learn and the fact that you are kind enough to do it freely speaks volumes about your character. Those who speak with anger or contempt do not represent the majority, they only represent those who are arrogant and ignorant. Please dont change a thing. You seem kind, you have a good sense of humor and you are an extremely intelligent man who I greatly appreciate taking your time to share your wealth of knowledge. Greatest appreciation.

[@gordonfraser3361]

Wow! Great presentation with crystal clear instructions, thank you.

[@greghayes9118]

That was an awesome demonstration. I live on an island where it we are extremely limited in services. I have 5 sets of 15 inch thickness planer blades are all blunt. I will now be able to work again soon. Thank you sir!

[@charcoalhobo]

Stumbled on this video while waiting a week for new planer blades and just wanted to say thank you very much for an awesome lesson. Worked perfectly and I went from burning and smoking hard maple to almost finish quality wood!!

[@AnthonyAnthony-tk4ye]

Just came across your channel and I’m about 5 videos in now lol…. I SUBSCRIBED immediately! Thanks for sharing all the valuable info!!

[@SobieRobie]

Great explanation! I love attention to details, for many people it doesn't matter is it 42 or 45 degrees.

[@cackleberryfarm4598]

WOW!!! What a GREAT guy!!! I NEVER would have had patience enough if I were in his house school wood shop class when I was young. And that would have been a bummer because I think he has SUCH a great amount of deep knowledge of actually woodworking and not just cabinet making. And to hear the word "screwed" come out of his mouth was HILARIOUS!!!! Great VIDEO!!!!!!

[@juanrocha6432]

Why didn't i find your channel before, you're both a scientist and and an artist of the wood, may God bless you!

[@wmhfv992]

Your glee at the end was just wonderful! Love to see it. That plank was a thing of beauty.

[@allenkoopman1198]

You are an excellent teacher! I appreciate your analytical approach to woodworking. This is an excellent video. Thanks for posting it.

[@davidwhiteley3879]

Academy award for best actor in a KZbin video! And this is an extremely useful video. Thank you.

[@aaronsmith1452]

You sir are a gem. Enjoyed watching the video. Boys protect this one at all costs

[@charlesdjones1]

The single greatest tutorial I've ever watched on KZbin. So much knowledge being shared in a way anyone can understand. Thank you.

[@Search4TruthReality]

A craftsman AND an actor! Funny guy. Loved the video! subscribed.

[@ramanshah7627]

I watched this months ago but forget how much I need this intelligence, humor, and craftsmanship in my life. Thanks again :D

[@jerry38732]

I am in the process of purchasing a vintage 3 blade jointer that I am quite sure the blades will need attention. You my friend are a Master. Thank you.

[@jonathanhale2669]

Duane Hickey wrote this a year ago. He expressed exactly what I thought. I couldn't say it better. "You are killing me with how smart, patient, and funny you are! You got me laughing at the end of the video! Huge props for your skills and teaching ability! Great example of thinking the process through and problem solving. Keep the videos coming." I agree with him; you are a great instructor. I bookmark each of your videos that I view.

[@philippemarchand2085]

I had my knives at a sharpening service. I saw your video and went and got them back. I made the jig easily and used it. Set up thè jointer and it worked amazing on hard maple 5" wide. I was crying in admiration just like you in the video. Thank you, thank you, thanks you

[@kevinnoseworthy4282]

Awesome video. Great job. I now feel I can sharpen my blades and knives. Thanks again

[@Hill139]

“It means we’re screwed” I died when I heard this!!!!!! Thank you for teaching the way you do! You are helping a novice like me learn to make cool stuff that helps make better products

[@williambaker1576]

you're quite possibly one of the funniest people in the world..... the patience and subtly you have in your finish.... and i'm not talking about wood.

[@peterbrown8521]

Out of all the really great woodworking channels out there, yours is seriously at the top... cheers!!

[@Danvie777]

I really like the way you explain how to sharpen blades. But what is most impressing is that you don’t just give the steps to do so, you also show the possible thoughts in getting to the solution.

[@tfk3160]

This video is quite dense. It goes over the difference between fixtures and jigs, the value of analysis first and how to actually sharpen your planer/jointer knives in a very effective way. Having made this fixture I have sharper knives than ever before and it's free. Excellent video.

[@javiermachin1]

Very nice, logical and complete review on sharpening. Thank you Master Ng… brought tears to my eyes 😂

[@laikmiandu]

wow, the design thinking process is amazing, concise and very helpful - no matter what problem you are trying to tackle. Thanks for sharing!

[@bwhite661]

I love the way you figured out how to set the height of the block. Just brilliant or maybe elegant is a better description.

[@TheMonkdad]

That was a fantastic lesson. Clear audio, excellent lighting and camera work and simple to understand.

[@robertramsey-turner7530]

Love a guy who has such passion in his work, your students are very lucky people. And I should mention I will copy your method, great work

[@richarddrempel8912]

Thanks for sharing your video. I need to sharpen my planer blades and was about to get someone else to do it but with this information I will be able to do it myself and once I build the jig I will always do it myself. It’s a very clear video presentation. Thanks again.

[@geoweb8246]

William, This is another great video! I’m in the middle of building a fixture for my planer knives and another fixture for my jointer knives. I wanted to dial in the height the jointer or planer knives need to protrude above the fixture to give me a 1 degree secondary bevel. I show the knives need to extend up ~1/16” rather than the 1/64” to 1/32” that you mention at 7:32 of this video. How do I get 1/16”? Tan (Theta) = Opposite/Adjacent. So we’re solving for Opposite. Theta = 1 degree Adjacent = 4” Tan (1 degree) = .017455 Opposite = 017455 * 4" Therefore, Opposite = .0698" 1/16 = .0625, so ~1/16" Blue tape adds about .004", fairly inconsequential to the angle. If I’m missing something, please let me know.

[@steveboone5480]

You are so brilliant and passionate about your work!! I couldn’t even imagine how much your students love you!! I’m subbed!!!

[@ARepublicIfYouCanKeepIt]

William Ng is on a completely different level! Everything he publishes is pure gold. Ring that bell y'all, because you don't want to miss a thing William has to share!

[@agjohnsonandson]

I always learn from you. Thank you for the education and the smiles. Please come back and make some more videos.

[@waynehoar4187]

As always you make the complex into a simple process. You’ve the best.

[@KoalityofLife]

Just what I was looking for. I need to sharpen the blades on my JET planer so I might be watching this a few times to make sure I understand how to do it. Thank you. :)

[@Riovientoselva]

I love your aproach. An educated mind with good humour. Thanks.

[@lesbull1882]

Love it. Ending was hilarious after so much thinking about it! Nicely conceived and executed my brother.

[@turboragtop]

Liked the explanation of 'jig vs. fixture', also the thought process of how to design the fixture. Awesome!

[@markrigoglioso]

Thank you for the excellent solution to reclaim old jointer/planer blades.

[@jimhood1202]

Hilarious finish. Woodworking and comedy, excellent! Thanks for posting

[@kurtschoell9219]

I'm not the sharpest tool in the shed but your step by step simple explanations made it easy for even me to understand. Thank you so much. I will be looking for more of your videos.

[@zenbooter]

Hello William. Your method is similar to mine which I found in WOOD Magazine one year. A guy submitted it and was awarded a prize.I finally made the device last week but re-designed it . I had to figure the angles and came up with the same assembly as you did. When I find the time I will be duplicating your method. A true engineer. Thanks ,Tommy.

[@laser-man]

I enjoyed this video greatly, so much so that I bought the 4000 grit and the 8000 grit stones from your store. Keep up the great video's. I am a 68 year old worker who still thirst for knowledge of the skill of woodworking.

[@JustAnotherCFA]

I resemble that remark. I'm 69 now and still learning after 6 decades of woodworking. Mr NG is a resource.

[@WilliamAlanPhoto]

Very thorough, and well thought out... and you made me laugh at the end. Instant fan! Thank you!

[@WilliamAlanPhoto]

I had to come back and watch this again. I will do so again when it is time to sharpen my planer knives. Thank you Mr. Ng.

[@jeanmarc_in_Hudson]

Literally laughed out loud at the end. What a great video! Went in the shop immediately to make one, waiting for the glue to set... Thank you for the valuable teachings.

[@jeanmarc_in_Hudson]

Replying to myself 🙄 Just want to add that my sharpening fixture works very well. It needed a bit of fine tuning because my saw blade kerf was a little thicker than my blades (Dewalt planer). I adjusted the height of the stone support accordingly. 👍 Thanks!

[@romuloyabar9658]

William is sure a very talented woodworker. Well done Mr NG

[@ginoasci]

with just a little bit of planning you came up with a fixture that is only one piece of wood with a slot in it that incredibly accurate and will stay that way. how smart is that. it’s so great to see another wood worker with the same passion even after decades of woodworking. you’re awesome.

[@judygoodson5855]

AWSOME! I use a small portable planer for my pallet wood projects. I have kept all my blades to sharpen and fix the nicks but couldnt figure out how to do it and keep from getting cut trying to keep the blades flat. WA LA! This is a well thought out solution. Thank you for the teachable moment.

[@kennethfisher7013]

If you need to take a lot of material off to remove the nicks make sure that all of the blades weigh the same when you finish. If not the planer head will be out of balance. I have sharpened my blades like William shows. works great.

[@drjeniusqwaq6502]

38 year cabinet maker here. You deserve a show on the learning channel! Subscribed.

[@ThekiBoran]

I second the motion.

[@tom-840]

Better than that, how about PBS to fill the hole left when the new yankee workshop went off the air.

[@dwlsml4118]

I love watching you. Your humor and teaching ability are both spot on! Please continue.

[@andreww6738]

Excellent video, Thank you. I just went to a class at Lee Valley Tools on Thursday night for blade sharpening and a someone I know from way back when asked how to sharpen those blades. I said not a clue, just buy new ones. How wrong I was, now I got to try to get in touch with him to pass on your demo. Thanks again...marvelous, just marvelous! : )

[@ryangoodson5745]

The crying at the end. So good. I’ve watched it three times-laughed every time. Well done.

[@kurtnutin3968]

I’ve been in the trenches for almost 40 years this was such a treat , thank you Mr. Ng

[@henrysiegertsz8204]

Wow! So simple and cheap! I was looking at a £200 jig for my Scheppach Tormek clone, but now a block of wood and my sharpening stones and strop will make my planer thicknesser perfect again! Thanks!!!

[@CharlesHood55]

William, the way you teach reminds me of my mentor. The wit, wisdom and your calm delivery make this a wonderful experience. Thank you for a great lesson.

[@thesetwoweirdos1834]

Dude! You rock! I just bought a Makita 2040 and it needs some TLC. The timing couldn't be better! Thanks for taking the time to make these insights available to everyone!!

[@michaelmacek9433]

You should be a teacher.Your ability to convey your message and to demonstrate the same is awesome. I had a couple shop class teachers like you.You remind me so much of them.Thank you.

[@russellnentwich8745]

“What does it mean? It means we are screwed.” 😂🤣😂 I like you you walked us through the problem solving and not just show the jig. Thanks! Oh and by the way you are one sharp guy at least 20,000 grit!

[@paulkerst7446]

William thank you so much for sharing your methods but al so how you arrive at them !!! PLEASE keep this good stuff coming !!!

[@kristophermarsh9400]

Mr Ng once again you've out done yourself. Thank you it's an honor to watch you work.

[@R_an_D]

After a 40 year career in engineering and now entering woodworking as a hobby, I now see a woodworker using professional engineering thought processes to solve a woodworking problem. This a video for both woodworkers and young engineers as well.

[@alfredomarquez9777]

ME TOO! After 41 years at engineering, I am contemplating taking carpentry seriously... and I am realizing it is seriously deep and demanding (to reach just to an acceptable level). And so I understand when people like the author takes advantage of a little engineering to really make things in the proper way! WAY to GO!!!

[@lennyc624]

I would have loved to learn at your school. Watching your videos is educational and enjoyable. You make my day every time.

[@riaansmit1917]

Really enjoyed the thinking process behind this. Clear, precise and makes logical sense. Very good video.

[@garpikemike1]

Really great video! Some of these lessons can be applied for many tasks. The way the final product brought you to tears was hilarious! Obviously, teaching is a perfect fit for you.

[@barbarianatgate2000]

Loved this video! I'm one of those sick individuals who finds sharpening my hand plane irons and chisels relaxing and enjoyable, but I've never attempted planer knives before. Will definitely be trying this. I'm getting ready to build a new jig for holding the float glass and wet sand paper. Would love to send you photos and video to get your take on it.

[@roywillson1989]

I am in AWE! I learned about the sharpening of the blades but also learned the thought process that will help me with issues in the future. I don't subscribe to many channels but I put this one at the top of my list of favorites. Well done.

[@scottsh21]

I really enjoyed you showing the process of thinking and development for this fixture. Excellent as always.

[@bruceberry7324]

Thank you for being a wonderful teacher and making videos so easy to follow.

[@ang8282]

You Defiantly did not waste your money in Engineer classes, you are the best, this video was a glimpse in an Engineer class, makes me wish i took engineering when i was young

[@davidalexander843]

Accidentally stumbled on this page and this guy is awesome! Super smart, very easy to listen to, and apparently super funny. The ending made me laugh out loud. Sub'd !

[@glnorrisjr]

First, thanks for the laugh this morning. I appreciate your videos and taking the time to go through the design process. It's an important part of the woodworking process that is sometimes forgot.

[@juleswebb1885]

William, it seems you sharpen those knives well before i would call them dull! A few passes with a very fine stone, and they're done? Wow!...so no nicks out of the blades from hidden nails/screws or heavy planing of wood with super hard knots then?! Also, your workshop, or at least the part where you film, is so tidy and relaxing to see; very refreshing compared to Jimmy Diresta's old shop, for example. And the bit at the end of the video...classic!..the speechless emotion (genuine or not) was a fantastic moment! Thank you : )

[@TrustedSamurai]

Loved this. And I got all gooey at the end when those sharp blades produced such a pleasing outcome. :)

[@jim571a]

The joy from the super smooth surface made my day. Thank You.

[@ptown3864]

You are a funny dude!! Wish ibjad a shop teacher with that sense of humor and wit. Learned from this video, thank you sir.

[@billday8501]

You are an excellent teacher my friend! I look forward to putting the education, tips, techniques AND your philosophy to use as I go forward. Your students are truly blessed - and you are making a difference - making the world a better place! God Bless!

[@metals2546]

It not too often that a woodworking video has me smiling at the end. Kudos.

[@sofjanmustopoh7232]

This is a problem solving , design n engineering video Kudos I’m showing this video to anybody who want to learn why problem solving is more valuable than anything else taught in public schools 💪

[@debcullerton2930]

Completely agree Sofjan! I teach problem solving and this is gold!

[@pamtnman1515]

Excellent video, neat to watch, way beyond basic shop skills.

[@douglasherlihy8860]

Thanks so much. Just bought a used delta benchtop planer and like most wondered how to go about self sharpening vs throwing away. For that 50⁰ angle... I put the flat of the board on the fence (edge up) and set the blade at 40⁰. I also tend to rely on a digital angle finder as I'm finicky. Love that protractor you have. Cheers. Following.

[@MaxMBJ]

You are a true teacher and thinker. I really appreciated your walking us through the steps in engineering your fixture. Also, thanks for distinguishing fixture from jig. Great job. I will now attempt to sharpen my “disposable” Dewalt planer blades.

[@rudyraath2804]

William you are a true master. Really luv the thinking and application process. Guess what I have just sent my Emco blades in today for sharpening and the next process is your invention foresure.

[@nanaandbump.]

You are a fantastic teacher, thanks for sharing your expertise!

[@Kai_boogey]

This is great! Thank you! The most satisfying feeling is when the wood comes fresh off the planer and I lay it on a flat table top. Hard to explain but there's something about that slight suction when the two perfect surfaces meet. I understand those tears sir! Thanks again.