Rex Krueger
Published 4 Mar 2020Learn the cheapest and simplest beginner method for sharpening.
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Tools in this video (affiliate):
**I’ve listed everything from the video here, but you only need a flat surface, sandpaper, and a guide to get started. You also need some kind of strop (scrap of leather). Everything else makes the process easier and faster, but you don’t need it right away.220 Grit Sandpaper (for grinding and flattening): https://amzn.to/38nG01j
600 Grit Wet or Dry Sandpaper: https://amzn.to/39j8j2h
Assorted Fine Wet or Dry Sandpaper (1000-2500): https://amzn.to/2PIabK6
Super 77 Adhesive (For sticking sandpaper to glass): https://amzn.to/38kiwua
Mineral Spirits (For removing adhesive): https://amzn.to/2vrKDua
Robert Larson Honing Guide (from this video): https://amzn.to/2TloYwJ
Protractor (for checking bevel): https://amzn.to/2x1wcgA
Wooden Ruler (for checking your camber; I used a vintage one in the video): https://amzn.to/2Txs7Zf
Small Machinist’s Square (for checking squareness of edge): https://amzn.to/2TjIAkJ
Kreg Measuring Jig: https://amzn.to/2vBbcNh
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Wood Work for Humans Tool List (affiliate):
Stanley 12-404 Handplane: https://amzn.to/2TjW5mo
Honing Guide: https://amzn.to/2TaJEZM
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Cheap metal/plastic hammer for plane adjusting: https://amzn.to/2XyE7Ln
Spade Bits: https://amzn.to/2U5kvML
Metal File: https://amzn.to/2CM985y (I don’t own this one, but it looks good and gets good reviews. DOESN’T NEED A HANDLE)
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