{"id":55460,"date":"2020-03-05T06:00:27","date_gmt":"2020-03-05T11:00:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/quotulatiousness.ca\/blog\/?p=55460"},"modified":"2025-08-26T21:15:57","modified_gmt":"2025-08-27T01:15:57","slug":"true-beginner-basic-sandpaper-sharpening","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/quotulatiousness.ca\/blog\/2020\/03\/05\/true-beginner-basic-sandpaper-sharpening\/","title":{"rendered":"True Beginner: Basic Sandpaper Sharpening"},"content":{"rendered":"<p align=\"center\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"853\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/gY6pOKQRw74\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Rex Krueger<\/strong><br \/>\nPublished 4 Mar 2020<\/p>\n<p>Learn the cheapest and simplest beginner method for sharpening.<\/p>\n<p>More video and exclusive content: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.patreon.com\/rexkrueger\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/www.patreon.com\/rexkrueger<\/a><br \/>\n<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>Tools in this video (affiliate):<br \/>\n**I\u2019ve 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\u2019t need it right away. <\/p>\n<p>220 Grit Sandpaper (for grinding and flattening): <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/38nG01j\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/38nG01j<\/a><br \/>\n600 Grit Wet or Dry Sandpaper: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/39j8j2h\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/39j8j2h<\/a><br \/>\nAssorted Fine Wet or Dry Sandpaper (1000-2500): <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2PIabK6\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/2PIabK6<\/a><br \/>\nSuper 77 Adhesive (For sticking sandpaper to glass): <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/38kiwua\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/38kiwua<\/a><br \/>\nMineral Spirits (For removing adhesive): <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2vrKDua\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/2vrKDua<\/a><br \/>\nRobert Larson Honing Guide (from this video): <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2TloYwJ\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/2TloYwJ<\/a><br \/>\nProtractor (for checking bevel): <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2x1wcgA\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/2x1wcgA<\/a><br \/>\nWooden Ruler (for checking your camber; I used a vintage one in the video): <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2Txs7Zf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/2Txs7Zf<\/a><br \/>\nSmall Machinist\u2019s Square (for checking squareness of edge): <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2TjIAkJ\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/2TjIAkJ<\/a><br \/>\nKreg Measuring Jig: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2vBbcNh\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/2vBbcNh<\/a><br \/>\nGreen Polishing Compound: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/32MRGKb\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/32MRGKb<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Sign Up for Fabrication First E-Newsletter: <a href=\"http:\/\/eepurl.com\/gRhEVT\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/eepurl.com\/gRhEVT<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Wood Work for Humans Tool List (affiliate):<br \/>\nStanley 12-404 Handplane: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2TjW5mo\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/2TjW5mo<\/a><br \/>\nHoning Guide: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2TaJEZM\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/2TaJEZM<\/a><br \/>\nGreen buffing compound: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2XuUBE2\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/2XuUBE2<\/a><br \/>\nCheap metal\/plastic hammer for plane adjusting: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2XyE7Ln\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/2XyE7Ln<\/a><br \/>\nSpade Bits: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2U5kvML\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/2U5kvML<\/a><br \/>\nMetal File: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2CM985y\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/2CM985y<\/a> (I don&#8217;t own this one, but it looks good and gets good reviews. DOESN&#8217;T NEED A HANDLE)<br \/>\nMy favorite file handles: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2TPNPpr\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/2TPNPpr<\/a><br \/>\nBlock Plane Iron (if you can&#8217;t find a used one): <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2I6V1vh\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/2I6V1vh<\/a><br \/>\nStanley Marking Knife: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2Ewrxo3\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/2Ewrxo3<\/a><br \/>\nMini-Hacksaw: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2QlJR85\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/2QlJR85<\/a><br \/>\nBlue Kreg measuring jig: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2QTnKYd\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/2QTnKYd<\/a><br \/>\nBlue Handled Marples Chisels: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2tVJARY\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/2tVJARY<\/a><br \/>\nSuizan Dozuki Handsaw: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3abRyXB\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/3abRyXB<\/a><br \/>\nVaughan Ryoba Handsaw: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2GS96M0\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/2GS96M0<\/a><br \/>\nGlue Dispenser Bottle: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/30ltwoB\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/30ltwoB<\/a><br \/>\nOrange F Clamps: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2u3tp4X\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/2u3tp4X<\/a><br \/>\nBlue Painters Tape: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/35V1Bgo\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/35V1Bgo<\/a><br \/>\nRound-head Protractor: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/37fJ6oz\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/37fJ6oz<\/a><br \/>\n5 Minute Epoxy: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/37lTfjK\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/37lTfjK<\/a><br \/>\nDewalt Panel Saw: <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2HJqGmO\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/amzn.to\/2HJqGmO<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Plans, t-shirts, and hoodies: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.rexkrueger.com\/store\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/www.rexkrueger.com\/store<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Get my woodturning book: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.rexkrueger.com\/book\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/www.rexkrueger.com\/book<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Follow me on Instagram: @rexkrueger<\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rex Krueger Published 4 Mar 2020 Learn the cheapest and simplest beginner method for sharpening. 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