Selecting and Sharpening Chisels and Block Planes for Skin-on-Frame Building

In this video I go into detail about selecting and sharpening edge tools for Skin-on-Frame boatbuilding. If you are a woodworker please share your sharpening system recommendations in the comments.
Updates to the information in this video:
1) The Caliastro 60 1/2 block plane seems to be a decent low cost block plane, although I still prefer the old Stanley or Record 60 1/2's.
2) When I made the sharpening video I had just switched to Shaptons as a more durable alternative to the Norton Stones. They are in fact harder, but the softer grits have the irritating habit of dishing out faster than the harder stones (opposite of Norton stones), which is a big problem because if you don't want to constantly flatten your coarser stones you are left with an edge that takes a LOT more work to hone on the finer grits.
For this reason, I'm no longer recommending the softer 1000 and 2000 grit Shapton Stones, instead, I think a 1200 diamond stone (like a DMT) combined with a 5000 Shapton waterstone works better if you're looking to stay with a 2 stone system. If you want more power for grinding your bevels, a 600 grit diamond stone is a nice third addition, although you will only use it occasionally.
If you just want the cheapest simplest route to a quick sharp edge, the Norton 1000/4000 combo stone is an excellent value, even if they do tend to wear out quicker. If you're going to be adding hardwood edges to your paddle, I recommend buying an 8000 stone as well and sharpening right before your final edge shaping. (close down the plane throat to avoid tearout!)
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[@andypandy955]

I have always struggled to sharpen my chisels and planes and this video has been very informative, so thank you for taking the time to post this.

[@komodoweran]

i bought a juuma blockplane some years back. it is pretty amazing for the money. didnt need much tuning up, locks good and works even better. also here in germany we have Dictum planes wich seem to be really good for the money too.

[@seaotter52]

Trend makes a 300/600 diamond plate. This is my coarse/intermediate stone and jump to my Norton 4000/8000. The Trend is also for flattening the water stones. Once my Norton is done for getting Shapton

[@bruno57385]

Nice advices thanks Brian :)

[@ryanv7075]

Thanks for the great info! Hope to sign up for one of the online courses soon. Cheers!

[@wadepatton2433]

I'm a vintage tool restoration kind of nut. Old steel is good steel! Hand tools must be sharp to work properly or they can be very frustrating. Chuckle guffaw! You can shave your face with 1000-grit honed out razor no problem. I did before I got finer stones. But then I'm a razor guy. Anyone who would like to see some other techniques and use diamond plates, look up Paul Sellers' vids on sharpening videos. Paul is a master woodworker. He doesn't used guides nor do I, but this requires good feel and plenty of practice.

[@Cam.Klingon]

For a mid range plane, have you considered the used market of stanley planes that Lee-Nielsen are based on? Usually you can find something at a yard sale or flea market or perhaps ebay for pretty cheap.

[@alexander.angell]

also a vintage block plane but the stanley 220 is my choice, very light weight, it doesnt have an adjustable mouth but ive never needed to use it really

[@TrevorKeenAnimation]

Veritas planes go for over $200 Canadian at Lee Valley. They must have a wicked markup.

[@Anna_and_Tiger]

Is the body of the honing guide steel or aluminum. I have the same style but different color and has a beveled slot for the chisels. But the body is aluminum, I've seen this honing guide on Amazon and it says it is steel.

[@unitwoodworking5403]

👍👍

[@РоманИванов-п9ж]

Мне очень нравится, то чем вы занимаетесь. Я хочу сам попробовать сделать такую лодку но у меня нет чертежей. Вы можете мне помочь?