How to Sharpen a Block Plane with Sandpaper

How to Sharpen a Block Plane with Sandpaper

In order to ensure that your block plane is working properly, it is essential to sharpen it regularly. Luckily, it’s easy. Here’s how.

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8 Comments

  1. Ozzy Ozzy on June 1, 2022 at 8:25 pm

    Great



  2. yeeha Wongi on June 1, 2022 at 8:29 pm

    This is what I was looking for, a short video, not too much talking but straight to the points



  3. APM M on June 1, 2022 at 8:38 pm

    Very easily explained, great video.



  4. DizzyFrank on June 1, 2022 at 8:46 pm

    Short, simple, efficient ….. Thank you!!!!



  5. Nicholas Morrell on June 1, 2022 at 8:46 pm

    Thank you…so many videos spend 30+ minutes and involve buying more expensive stones…this video is great because it’s simple enough to just get started.



  6. Jared Czaia on June 1, 2022 at 8:47 pm

    Justin Fink is the Bo Jackson of Taunton Press



  7. Noah Schmartz on June 1, 2022 at 8:58 pm

    No microbevel? that means polishing entire bevel everytime blade gets blunt. U might need to do a bit more research .



  8. Goran Hikl on June 1, 2022 at 9:14 pm

    Check the angle by eye ??? Come on , there is technology out there to check an angle precisely