I want to spend my time in the shop working with wood, not sharpening my tools, and as such, I want to sharpen my blades as quickly and efficiently as possible. Here is a quick guide on how to sharpen and set up hand planes. I want consistent, repeatable results. No matter what stones/abrasives you use to sharpen your tools, the end result should be the same: a sharp blade. Whether you free hand sharpen or use jigs, the goal is to create a burr along the whole leading edge, then remove that burr along the whole back of the edge. You can do that by hand on a sidewalk or on a $10,000 machine, the amount of refinement you require is the only difference. Help Support this project and others! Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/anneofalltrades Merchandise - https://www.bonfire.com/store/anne-of-all-trades-store Other places you can find me. My website - https://www.anneofalltrades.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/anneofalltrades Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/anneofalltrades Support me through affiliate purchases: Silicone Ring - https://groovelife.com/pages/affiliates-anne My safety glasses - http://amzn.to/2EzLA2r My shoes - https://amzn.to/2r5QqQ4 EcoFan for Tiny Stove - https://amzn.to/2Eyikgi My shop apron is from www.txheritage.net - Tell Jason I sent you! Links to sharpening supplies: Norton 1000 Grit https://amzn.to/2I7T55s Norton 8000 grit https://amzn.to/2HX8kPs Lapping Plate https://amzn.to/2IbtKrC Quality Replacement Blades: https://amzn.to/2C6jvmT Lie-Nielsen HG https://www.lie-nielsen.com/product/honing-guide-bladesstandard Veritas HG: https://amzn.to/2or6jPN Eclipse HG: https://amzn.to/2wxDJRh Diamond Stones: https://amzn.to/2opqTQy Links to relevant articles: Modifying inexpensive honing guides: https://www.finewoodworking.com/2016/09/09/modifying-an-inexpensive-honing-guide About the 35 Degree Microbevel: https://www.popularwoodworking.com/about-my-love-of-35/