Thoughts on Sharpening Chisels and Plane Blades

[@smilehugger4026]

Being a complete beginner with hand tools, learning to sharpen has been a somewhat confusing subject - Especially on youtube. I bought Ian Kirby's book you mentioned in another video and have rewatched your videos several times. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience. It has helped me decide on a path to follow and practice as I continue on my woodworking journey. Please continue post - it is very much appreciated.

[@CarlStammerjohn]

Glad to hear this is helpful. It's tough just watching videos without any feedback on what you're doing. Good luck on your journey.

[@pablocadena8207]

Really nice explanation, been thinking about making this exact video for tiktok but in spanish and now youve done it. Great as always Carl!

[@CarlStammerjohn]

Thank you! When I was teaching this topic always came up - when to use a honing guide and when it isn't necessary. Of course, some will differ, but this works well for me.

[@greenleaf239]

I have watched several videos, including your earlier one, about sharpening plane blades. Something I don't understand about the camber is whether this is destroyed when you regrind the blade, and the front is then straight across. Or does the camber survive through the grinding process?

[@CarlStammerjohn]

Sorry for the delay. I've been busy and I'm not getting notifications about comments... Yes, the camber is eliminated each time you grind. I will typically re-hone a couple of times before re-grinding to avoid that. However, it is a little tricky to keep the camber consistent. It may be easier to just re-hone the blade straight across and start over with the camber. See which way works best for you.