OMG! That last bit where your being asked to make dinner while your doing something, I can absolutely relate. It seems to be when you are always in the critical part of what your doing; or when you finally get set up and are ready to get down to actual work. The things kids bring to our lives!
3 in one, all my life. From bicycle chains to my current tools. But most important, you have a great talent Tamar. The ability to teach and share. Great video.
Chad Wicks Please! Not bicycle chains! There are much, much better lubricants for bike chains than oil; especially in this day and age. Use something that has silicone at least or more ideally a chain wax (it’s dry and doesn’t leave black marks and as the initial, extra wax falls off, it carries dirt and grime with it; it’s the cleanest and longest lasting option that works extremely well.) Modern lubricants for bicycle chains are much better options.
I love it! Dinner. I find myself asking my best friend, my bride, "What would you like for dinner?" Also, I had to chuckle when you said, "I tend to forget where I place my things..." That sounded just like my wife talking. I love it all. Oh! BTW, great video. Please ensure you keep your implements clean and sharp looking. I work with finely tuned devices, and if my equipment is not in tip top condition, "I am not going to be happy." In fact, just this week, I closed down my "2111 shop" for my routine equipment inspection and maintenance. Ironically, that's my sidekick. I'm a Marriage and Family Therapist. Enough on that. I continue learning from you. With appreciation. All was great. Stay blessed! Semper Fi
@@3x3CustomTamar Tamar, I had previously forwarded a UA-cam link and by the looks of it, it had not fully downloaded. I am not certain why. In closing, you have been gracious, and at this time, please disregard my request. I will continue to view your wonderful videos with much appreciation. Semper Fi Rob
Ok, yes indeed...a "101" Master Class for DIY enthusiasts. Really, madam, always waiting for a new video to enjoy your work. I certainly agree when you mentioned what works for anyone during the process to reach the final goal of a well done and the great satisfaction at the end of the road, that implies, to go for more challenges. As usual, my wife and I send greetings and our respects from PR. God bless you, your family, and those like me in the always learning curve.
This is an excellent video. I appreciate you giving Paul Sellers credit. His advice seems to be the foundation of your approach. You were kind enough to give credit where credit was due. I like your discussion of blade angles. This topic confuses me. Your explanation helped to clear up some of that confusion. I liked how you created stops for various angles right on the diamond stone holder. The way you cut the recesses for the stones astounded me. I have been thinking about making a stone holder for a long time. I have designed in my mind all sorts of jigs to use with the router to cut those recesses. Then you build a plexiglass base plate for your router and cut the recesses out by hand. So much for my overthinking.
Wow. Best sharpening tutorial ever. Learned more in the past 26 minutes than in the hours of other vids over the years. Always with the epiphanies, you. Thanks.
I have seen about a hundred videos also, and passed this one up when it first came out. My apologies, because this is first class. Buy the LN jig and accessories if needed, follow this video and about 90% of all your sharpening needs will be covered.
I like your videos, you Talk! and explain what and why you do what you do. I get tired of demo videos where the people don't talk to explain things they do. Keep 'em coming and I'll keep on watching. 🙂
I totally loved this video and made a very similar setup as you with the 3 stones!! I did make one improvement though. I made the middle stone slightly higher so that you could run sideways on it without hitting one of the other stones - to get rid of a burr making long strokes down the length. I noticed you wanted to do that on yours, and you had to do it at the end. Thanks for helping me with my setup!
The knife sharpener arrived quickly and in good condition ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxDcr-y2Pf6xdnrFHrSP7dl9kpKaCozcSQ I was happy to see that that packaging was easy to open. I did not need a chain saw to get into the package.The sharpener was smaller than I expected but that might turn out to be and advantage because it will be much easier to store than my old sharpener. The instructions on the package were simple and concise; perfectly adequate for this product. I liked that the two slots were labeled with "Course" and "Fine" on both sides of the sharpener. Now, how does it work? It's fantastic. A few swipes of the knife through the two slots and the knife was sharper than when it was new. The rubber surface on the bottom held it in place while sharpening. I thought the small size might be a problem but it was not a problem at all. In fact, I prefer it to the larger sharpeners I have used in the past. On top of that, the small size makes it very easy to store.I love it and highly recommend it.
Hello Tamar, I agree that you are one of the best teachers anyone can find on UA-cam ...... I started tiptoeing around woodworking about two years ago, getting most of my info from countless videos online an somehow... I always seem to orbit around your channel. I decided some months ago to go to an "official" woodworking school that will take 3 full years of my time. My teachers are great and we have covered things that maybe you haven't covered (like in-depth design, tree species, preparation of big big lumber etc) ... but you are and will most definitely be my go to place to learn ! Thanks for Colombia, South America :)
Thank you Tamar for a brilliant tool sharpening guide video. 135k views ... and counting! I, like many other viewers learned so much in just 26 minutes that I am no longer a newbie. You are an excellent teacher!
I noticed you open the guide wide enough to put the chisel in broad side first, protecting the edge. Nice touch. I probably needed that. Thanks for showing us how. Great tutorial!
Brilliant! I own one of those digital angle meters for my table saw blade and a honing guide for sharpening and I groaned aloud when I saw you using them together! Something I had never thought of doing!! 🤦♂️ Thanks!
I have to compliment you for the well-done presentation and how perfectly you explain sometimes complex or overexaggerated issues. Your presentation is well worth coming back and watching again and again. I have to admit that every woodworker has his own ideas and different technics for sharpening but here we are for this. And, by the way, if you are a good cook and making good dinner for your daughter, I may come all the way from Europe and bring a bottle of the perfect wine. Thank you.
I don't have a digital, so I just cut wedges on my mitersaw and marked the degrees on them, and actually used them alone on my stones to sharpen planes and chisels for basic carpentry. I'll be buying a guide soon, for more accurate and less work. OMG! I just saw your planer blade trick/explanation. Boyoboy, did I waste lotta time flattening the backs! Never too old to learn, thanx!
gahh Tamar is the best. I love Paul Sellers' videos and have learned so much from him (in addition to dozens of other folks' vids out there about sharpening), but in this one video I learned several things I don't think I've heard mentioned before - such as only flattening the back on chisels initially and not every time (gonna save me so much time!), that the purpose of the secondary bevel is for quick sharpening, and adjusting the frog to reduce tear out! Wonderful video. Thanks, Tamar!
great tips on honing and sharpening . I just purchased a set of diamond plates up to 1200 . I used double sided tape to attach them to some melamine coated plywood and sharpened my neglected chisels . It was awesome !
Love it..............as just purchased a set of chisels and a spoke shave (to make CBG’s). I was contemplating getting a set of stones etc. But this video has changed my mind and have gone straight over to the diamond stones. So have ordered the stones, a strop, some automotive glass cleaner and of course the ubiquitous 3 in 1 oil. You have taken all of the mither and mystery out of sharpening for me............thank you from the UK
Very nice, I have been a wood worker and building contractor for many years. I am 68 years old and I picked up a few tricks that will save some time sharpening. I like my blades crazy sharp and I already have the diamond hones. Thank you for taking the time and effort to make this Vlog.
Thumbs up on an informative and comprehensive video. I appreciate your detail in explaining reasons for your choices in methods and materials, such as the use of automotive rather than household window cleaner. Knowing why helps us choose alternative methods when we don't have the stuff you show. Watching your expressive hands fly around the razor edges you created added some dramatic tension to your presentation. My mind went back to The Woodwright's Shop, where Roy Underhill's demonstrations often involved blood. Great video.
Roy Underhill has been a hero of mine for many decades! I can't believe how lucky the country is that he's still doing The Woodwright Shop after all these years! I stopped watching it a while back because I thought he had retired, but nope! His rusty hair and mustache are mostly gray now, but he's still plugging away. One of his best episodes for me was the one where he sharpened a chisel on the huge, pedal-powered grinding wheel. The "burr" he got on it looked more like a tiny sheet of tinfoil.
Wow. That’s exactly how I do it. Nice work! One word of warning: some honing guides have a different mounting points for chisels and plane blades and they might need separate stops for alignment!
Chisels absolutely need different stops. Frankly, I'm surprised that the measurements and instructions didn't come with a Lie-Nielsen honing guide, considering how much you must have paid for it.
@@3x3CustomTamar Reputed to offer excellent service and support, L-N would send you another set if you asked, I'd think. But you can do a separate set of chisel stops with that dandy electronic protractor. Your shavings demonstrate an excellent edge. Using my Eclipse honing guide, upon which the L-N is based, I tested your set-up. Using the plane projection, my chisel bevel would have been about 27 degrees, give or take. Not having the blade flat on the board when setting the projection also makes the angle more acute. I'm not a skilled enough woodworker to know how important this all boils down to. Like you said during your introduction, it's easy to be confused by the choices among sharpening systems. I favor yours, though after using the guide to initialize, I've gone to maintaining it freehand, using a bevel gauge to check my work from time to time.
the L-N guide has a bunch of different holding blocks for all sorts of different blades including skews. And they cost about $40 for each set. It's a really nice guide but it's really expensive with all the correct parts.
Thank you for clearing that up about the automotive glass cleaner , it makes much more sense to me now , I wish others would let people know what to use
What you show is sound advice and will bring great results. Depending on the blade, don't spend too much time on the strop. The more passes you make, the higher the chances that you'll round your edge over slightly. If you're looking for additional information to tweak sharpness to what you're looking for in a particular blade, search for the ones that prepare cuts for microscope pictures. There is no deep dive needed but there are pointers on what to avoid in the overall process. Maybe you can do a similar video to sharpen round or v-shaped carving tools.
Thank you! I've bee. Watching Paul Sellers, & didn't understand the purpose of some of the steps. NOW I do. I just got my first hand planer, & a *ton* of lathe chisels, all of which need sharpening. :)
This is a really great video, thanks! Sharpening baffled me for years and years, until John Juranich wrote and published The Razor Edge Book of Sharpening, back in the mid-80s. I think he still holds the Guinness World Record for sharpening *AND SHAVING WITH* a double-bitted axe! Looking inside, I saw photos of his 10-year-old daughter sharpening a skinning knife, then actually shaving her daddy's face with it! I had read dozens of books and articles about sharpening, and the one thing that book had that I had yet to know about was "The Burr!" The same burr you talk about in this video, but with the emphasis on double beveled blades like knife blades, as opposed to single bevel, chisel-type blades. It was an epiphany! Thanks again for this video, it's going to help a lot of people!
Omg I totally relate to the last part - kids calling out into the garage asking about dinner. And my slight frustration in having to stop what I’m doing. But we’re moms before woodworkers, so it is what it is, right? ☺️
I've watched many tool sharpening videos, but I found this the clearest and most simple explanation, for my novice inexperienced mind to follow. To a hungry child 15mins is probably an eternity. 😆
Excellent video showing your sharpening process. You also want to spray the top of the straight edge with the auto-wiper fluid. The building of the stone jig was awesome and simple. I've got to build me one now. Thanks for sharing.
I enjoyed your video. I have found that by placing 3 stones side by side it makes sharpening chisels and short plane irons on the center stone a bit cumbersome. I found that by only putting two stones on two separate bases or by placing them on 3 edges of the same board (so that there is no center stone) it is easier to work off the edge of the jig. In order to keep the base from moving around I installed 4 non skid feet in place of the bench hook. It works for me.
Hey Tamar, great pragmatic step by step, and why video! Much appreciate it. I'm at a time where I should probably get these stones :) Wondering if you can share what honing guide you're using? Or even a link? Thanks so much!!
@@emmabingham544 Yes it is. This is probably the best jig out there. It is pricy however. Has lots of accessories for different tools also. Worth the money.
Your on point with everything I have heard along the way. Thanks for reminding me of some of the things I need to get back in the habit of doing. New info was the auto glass cleaner has anti-rust chemicals in it. Thanks for sharing. Oh, and make what makes you happy.
Thank you so much I’ve had so much trouble trying to sharpen my chisels today I’m going to follow every step of your video again thanks from England ❤️
LOL, I love the "bloopers" you include in your videos! I'm feeling you with the kids' demands. Between work and family, I struggle to find time to spend on woodworking. Speaking of which, I'm going to dash downstairs and do a quick glue-up... ;-)
Thank you for sharing this content!! I really learned a lot watching this video. You are very clear on your explanations and the video really covers a lot of information. Thanks again.
Tamar, you are one of the best woodworking UA-camrs that I follow. I've been researching chisel sharpening lately and just found your post. Answered a lot of my questions. Those diamond stones aren't cheap but probably the best bet long term. I'll give them a try. Thanks! BTW, recently finished your scrap lumber cart project which turned out great. Keep 'em coming.
Goodness, nice presentation (with a few twists) on what Paul Sellers has been teaching for a decade or more... to include at least 2 of his videos on how to make and use the "jig" you demonstrated. Have you watched any of his videos? He's a great "old school" master craftsman and teacher.
Very Informative video, thank you. I currently use whetstones but the results are not the best and I am tired of resurfacing the stones to keep them flat. I think I will give the Dia-Sharps a try. I looked and looked and could not find any information on your honing guide, it looks far better then the two I have. Can you please post the brand/model or a link to where to purchase it? Thanks again.
I'm relatively new to DIY stuff and I'm really excited to see a young lady with this kind of ingenuity and industry. Your video is super helpful to a guy who just loves to sharpen knives. Thanks.
I've seen so many of these sharpening videos. Everything from super complex, being and hour long video, to super simple, yet leaving out so many necessary details. This vide was perfectly in the middle. Straight forward. Thank you Tamar.
I absolutely love your videos. Have been watching for years. But something about this one in particular... You, my talented woodworking sensation, are flat out, undeniably beautiful. Keep doing what youre doing. We love you for it!
For people just getting into woodworking, easily available, affordable, flat, diamond stones is a relatively new development. They are gradually starting to take over woodworking but there are still lots of people using different systems and getting good results. But for beginners this diamond stone setup is by far the easiest way to go.
good morning friend .... Today I learned something new ..... it's good to see that a pretty woman is a warrior in the world of carpentry .....that she succeeds on youtube
14:19 I can recommend Renaissance Wax and Boeshield T9. Neither is cheap, but tools are not cheap. I use both of these on my planes, and so far so good in the UK where atmospheric humidity tends to outdo that in the USA. I hope you are enjoying your planes!
Just so happy I found exactly the video I was looking for. Bought a plane, diamond sharpening stones and watched too many videos before I came back to trusty Tamar! Thanks for a great video and with a five year old at home myself, I totally get that ‘sigh’ at the end!!
Thinking about changing from clay matrix waterstones to the diamond stones and method you've shown here. Thanks very much for a clear and comprehensive explanation.
In my old shop all cutting tools got a wipe with 3 in1 oil before storage, even carbide bits. This lubricant would also remove oils from the wood which attracted moisture. My storage boxes were cedar.
I don't comment here often. I just wanted to say that I love your videos. Even when you are making projects I don't intend to make, I still learn from you. Thank you for this video.
Excellent video. Your information is a terrific summary of so much information that is scattered across the internet. I also like that you put your own improvements on the Sellers sharpening board. I made one but will be going back to include your ideas. Finally, getting called away from the shop to make dinner is a woodworking challenge that deserves it's own video.
I pretty much got to the same place, on going to all Diamond for sharpening. I do the Japanese water stones on my Chef knives but that’s different. Love you show.
A really good video. I didn't learn anything because I use the same methods but I still sat through the entire video including the 15 minutes to dinner. A slight difference for me though is I don't have those really nice thick plane irons you have so I don't put a secondary bevel on them. Also, instead of the rag-in-a-can I use rolled up leather in the can filled with 3 in 1 oil. This won't fray and just before replacing the iron into the plane I give the frog a light wipe with it. Thanks for sharing. UK.
Always love to watch and listen to Tamar. Her explanations are a model of even-handedness, and the little bits of family life that leak in are wonderful. For those viewers that don’t have any kind of router, just some strips tacked down around the stones would skip the need to excavate, and might give a more stable piece of ply anyway by not breaking the skin. All that water, y’know.
Nice video! Will definitely save money on elaborate stone holders. I wouldn't rule out lapping the backs of chisels. I've never seen them come dead flat from the manufacturer, so I usually go through several grits of sandpaper taped to marble pastry boards to flatten chisel backs. Once I got used to it, I developed a respect for machinists.
How do you know they don't come flat from the manufacturer? Do you have straightedges, indicators, granite surface plates? Maybe cheap ones don't, but most of them come ground on precision surface grinders that are able to achieve near micron flatness. It's funny to me that people think their little stones can make a better job than a precision machine specifically made to make things perfectly flat.
Thank you so much. Between Crimson Guitars and Rob Cosman and now YOU, I finally have all of the answers I need. Love the jig; planning on making one for myself!!! Would you say maybe sealing it with lacquer or poly would be a good idea since you're always getting it wet? Just a thought.
hi ,this is what i wished to no , you are amazing , so detailed and so clear , and may i say very pretty , i purchased some stones ,but i didn't know what to do with them , light bulb moment , thanks and keep up the good work .
Your timing for this video couldn't have been better! I just learned new items like chisels & planes don't COME SHARP. I hadn't planned to get into all that yet since in learning the basics but I just had an experience where I needed to chisel & it was a nightmare. So thank you for your timely & informative video.
Crazy that this video came up in my feed, I just ordered these exact same sharpening plates and guide. This video will be very helpful. Also it's great to see someone else using Paul Sellers knowledge, I love learning from him.
Great video! Being a parent and working at home can really be frustrating sometimes. The little segment at the end was so awesome and tuned into reality. Thank you!!!
Thank you so much for this Tamar. After hours of research I watched your video and Paul Sellers video, I feel confident and informed enough. I’m just now ordering everything. You have a fantastic way of teaching and elaborating on the appropriate things for us beginners. I really really appreciate your channel! Thanks
You are my go-to! Did you ever do a video on how to use hand planes and chisels? If the content coming!! Fan girl moment here but I actually gasp out loud when I get a notification when you release a new video!😊
Very nice! Great info.. even for someone who has been sharpening all my life ... I find the method changes through time .. and even though I've been sharpening knives all my life I'm relatively new to plains and some chisels .I want to make a setup something like yours..
You are by far one of the best teachers on UA-cam. As a new woodworker who is just gaining confidence, you make us feel at ease. Thank you once again!
Awesome to hear!
Best sharpening video on UA-cam in my opinion.
Nice job. I appreciate Paul Sellers and his simplistic style myself. Thank you
OMG! That last bit where your being asked to make dinner while your doing something, I can absolutely relate. It seems to be when you are always in the critical part of what your doing; or when you finally get set up and are ready to get down to actual work. The things kids bring to our lives!
Haha during a glue up is the worst! 😂
3 in one, all my life. From bicycle chains to my current tools. But most important, you have a great talent Tamar. The ability to teach and share. Great video.
It’s the best stuff! Thanks so much! I appreciate that!
Chad Wicks
Please! Not bicycle chains! There are much, much better lubricants for bike chains than oil; especially in this day and age. Use something that has silicone at least or more ideally a chain wax (it’s dry and doesn’t leave black marks and as the initial, extra wax falls off, it carries dirt and grime with it; it’s the cleanest and longest lasting option that works extremely well.) Modern lubricants for bicycle chains are much better options.
keir farnum I will check that out. Not an avid rider but once in a while.😎
I love it! Dinner. I find myself asking my best friend, my bride, "What would you like for dinner?" Also, I had to chuckle when you said, "I tend to forget where I place my things..." That sounded just like my wife talking. I love it all. Oh! BTW, great video. Please ensure you keep your implements clean and sharp looking. I work with finely tuned devices, and if my equipment is not in tip top condition, "I am not going to be happy." In fact, just this week, I closed down my "2111 shop" for my routine equipment inspection and maintenance. Ironically, that's my sidekick. I'm a Marriage and Family Therapist. Enough on that. I continue learning from you. With appreciation. All was great. Stay blessed! Semper Fi
Haha so glad you liked it!
@@3x3CustomTamar I responded to your previous question. In case you have not received it here it is, "Here is the YT link. OBS: @z_t4
@@3x3CustomTamar Tamar, I had previously forwarded a UA-cam link and by the looks of it, it had not fully downloaded. I am not certain why.
In closing, you have been gracious, and at this time, please disregard my request.
I will continue to view your wonderful videos with much appreciation.
Semper Fi
Rob
@@3x3CustomTamar I did. Quite much.
Ok, yes indeed...a "101" Master Class for DIY enthusiasts. Really, madam, always waiting for a new video to enjoy your work. I certainly agree when you mentioned what works for anyone during the process to reach the final goal of a well done and the great satisfaction at the end of the road, that implies, to go for more challenges. As usual, my wife and I send greetings and our respects from PR. God bless you, your family, and those like me in the always learning curve.
Glad you liked it! Thanks!
This is an excellent video. I appreciate you giving Paul Sellers credit. His advice seems to be the foundation of your approach. You were kind enough to give credit where credit was due. I like your discussion of blade angles. This topic confuses me. Your explanation helped to clear up some of that confusion. I liked how you created stops for various angles right on the diamond stone holder. The way you cut the recesses for the stones astounded me. I have been thinking about making a stone holder for a long time. I have designed in my mind all sorts of jigs to use with the router to cut those recesses. Then you build a plexiglass base plate for your router and cut the recesses out by hand. So much for my overthinking.
Haha! So glad you liked it! I love Paul sellers and all of his advice.
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I know I was like damn I wish I could route freehand like that, I also wish the Stanley router planes hadn’t gone £££ in the uk
@@3x3CustomTamar you should make Paul’s rag in a can for the rust. I use microcrystalline wax or camellia oil for storage over winter
@@MrSongwriter2 I should
This is so timely. I literally just started restoring my dad’s Stanley planes. Thank you for breaking it down so simply.
There must be 200 videos on this process on UA-cam, but yours is the first one that actually didn’t make it feel intimidating. Thank you.
Awesome to hear!
More awesome content from the world's most amazing multi tasker. thanks for sharing.
Wow. Best sharpening tutorial ever. Learned more in the past 26 minutes than in the hours of other vids over the years. Always with the epiphanies, you. Thanks.
So awesome to hear!
I so agree!! Your amazing I just inherited a bunch of plains and this helps so much. Thank you!
mike fallon awesome! Have fun with them!
You’ll lean 100 times more from the master himself, Paul Sellers
I have seen about a hundred videos also, and passed this one up when it first came out. My apologies, because this is first class. Buy the LN jig and accessories if needed, follow this video and about 90% of all your sharpening needs will be covered.
I like your videos, you Talk! and explain what and why you do what you do. I get tired of demo videos where the people don't talk to explain things they do. Keep 'em coming and I'll keep on watching. 🙂
I totally loved this video and made a very similar setup as you with the 3 stones!! I did make one improvement though. I made the middle stone slightly higher so that you could run sideways on it without hitting one of the other stones - to get rid of a burr making long strokes down the length. I noticed you wanted to do that on yours, and you had to do it at the end.
Thanks for helping me with my setup!
The knife sharpener arrived quickly and in good condition ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxDcr-y2Pf6xdnrFHrSP7dl9kpKaCozcSQ I was happy to see that that packaging was easy to open. I did not need a chain saw to get into the package.The sharpener was smaller than I expected but that might turn out to be and advantage because it will be much easier to store than my old sharpener. The instructions on the package were simple and concise; perfectly adequate for this product. I liked that the two slots were labeled with "Course" and "Fine" on both sides of the sharpener. Now, how does it work? It's fantastic. A few swipes of the knife through the two slots and the knife was sharper than when it was new. The rubber surface on the bottom held it in place while sharpening. I thought the small size might be a problem but it was not a problem at all. In fact, I prefer it to the larger sharpeners I have used in the past. On top of that, the small size makes it very easy to store.I love it and highly recommend it.
Hello Tamar, I agree that you are one of the best teachers anyone can find on UA-cam ...... I started tiptoeing around woodworking about two years ago, getting most of my info from countless videos online an somehow... I always seem to orbit around your channel. I decided some months ago to go to an "official" woodworking school that will take 3 full years of my time. My teachers are great and we have covered things that maybe you haven't covered (like in-depth design, tree species, preparation of big big lumber etc) ... but you are and will most definitely be my go to place to learn !
Thanks for Colombia, South America :)
Wow that’s awesome. Best of luck on that program!
Thank you Tamar for a brilliant tool sharpening guide video. 135k views ... and counting! I, like many other viewers learned so much in just 26 minutes that I am no longer a newbie. You are an excellent teacher!
Glad you like it. Thanks!
I noticed you open the guide wide enough to put the chisel in broad side first, protecting the edge. Nice touch. I probably needed that. Thanks for showing us how. Great tutorial!
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Brilliant! I own one of those digital angle meters for my table saw blade and a honing guide for sharpening and I groaned aloud when I saw you using them together! Something I had never thought of doing!! 🤦♂️
Thanks!
Hahah! It’s the little things....
I have to compliment you for the well-done presentation and how perfectly you explain sometimes complex or overexaggerated issues. Your presentation is well worth coming back and watching again and again. I have to admit that every woodworker has his own ideas and different technics for sharpening but here we are for this. And, by the way, if you are a good cook and making good dinner for your daughter, I may come all the way from Europe and bring a bottle of the perfect wine. Thank you.
I’d love some wine. Ha. Thanks!
This is one of the best sharpening videos I've seen. Most make it overly complicated. Yours is very well done.
Glad you think so!
I don't have a digital, so I just cut wedges on my mitersaw and marked the degrees on them, and actually used them alone on my stones to sharpen planes and chisels for basic carpentry. I'll be buying a guide soon, for more accurate and less work.
OMG! I just saw your planer blade trick/explanation. Boyoboy, did I waste lotta time flattening the backs! Never too old to learn, thanx!
This is the most clearly informative video on sharpening I have ever come across. Thank you. Excellent.
So awesome to hear!
gahh Tamar is the best. I love Paul Sellers' videos and have learned so much from him (in addition to dozens of other folks' vids out there about sharpening), but in this one video I learned several things I don't think I've heard mentioned before - such as only flattening the back on chisels initially and not every time (gonna save me so much time!), that the purpose of the secondary bevel is for quick sharpening, and adjusting the frog to reduce tear out! Wonderful video. Thanks, Tamar!
So glad you learned stuff! Ha
I wish I could give more than one Thumbs-Up. This was extremely helpful and cleared up some of my confusion on secondary bevels. KUDOS!
great tips on honing and sharpening . I just purchased a set of diamond plates up to 1200 . I used double sided tape to attach them to some melamine coated plywood and sharpened my neglected chisels . It was awesome !
This is my first time watching you,u are Just very good instructor, ty.
Glad you liked it! Thanks!
Love it..............as just purchased a set of chisels and a spoke shave (to make CBG’s). I was contemplating getting a set of stones etc. But this video has changed my mind and have gone straight over to the diamond stones. So have ordered the stones, a strop, some automotive glass cleaner and of course the ubiquitous 3 in 1 oil. You have taken all of the mither and mystery out of sharpening for me............thank you from the UK
So awesome to hear. Have fun with it!
That's the first time I have seen an explanation of the setting up of a sharpening guide - complete mystery to me until now. Thanks.
Very nice, I have been a wood worker and building contractor for many years. I am 68 years old and I picked up a few tricks that will save some time sharpening. I like my blades crazy sharp and I already have the diamond hones. Thank you for taking the time and effort to make this Vlog.
So awesome to hear! Glad you liked it and שבת שלום!!
@@3x3CustomTamar גאם לאך, תודה
Thumbs up on an informative and comprehensive video. I appreciate your detail in explaining reasons for your choices in methods and materials, such as the use of automotive rather than household window cleaner. Knowing why helps us choose alternative methods when we don't have the stuff you show.
Watching your expressive hands fly around the razor edges you created added some dramatic tension to your presentation. My mind went back to The Woodwright's Shop, where Roy Underhill's demonstrations often involved blood.
Great video.
Roy Underhill has been a hero of mine for many decades! I can't believe how lucky the country is that he's still doing The Woodwright Shop after all these years! I stopped watching it a while back because I thought he had retired, but nope! His rusty hair and mustache are mostly gray now, but he's still plugging away. One of his best episodes for me was the one where he sharpened a chisel on the huge, pedal-powered grinding wheel. The "burr" he got on it looked more like a tiny sheet of tinfoil.
This is a very informative video and will dovetail very well with my new SBS triple diamond stone station. Thanks so much!
Glad it was helpful!
Wow. That’s exactly how I do it. Nice work! One word of warning: some honing guides have a different mounting points for chisels and plane blades and they might need separate stops for alignment!
Awesome. That’s a good note!
Chisels absolutely need different stops. Frankly, I'm surprised that the measurements and instructions didn't come with a Lie-Nielsen honing guide, considering how much you must have paid for it.
Larry Johnson it did come with it. I lost it....
@@3x3CustomTamar Reputed to offer excellent service and support, L-N would send you another set if you asked, I'd think. But you can do a separate set of chisel stops with that dandy electronic protractor.
Your shavings demonstrate an excellent edge. Using my Eclipse honing guide, upon which the L-N is based, I tested your set-up. Using the plane projection, my chisel bevel would have been about 27 degrees, give or take. Not having the blade flat on the board when setting the projection also makes the angle more acute.
I'm not a skilled enough woodworker to know how important this all boils down to. Like you said during your introduction, it's easy to be confused by the choices among sharpening systems. I favor yours, though after using the guide to initialize, I've gone to maintaining it freehand, using a bevel gauge to check my work from time to time.
the L-N guide has a bunch of different holding blocks for all sorts of different blades including skews. And they cost about $40 for each set. It's a really nice guide but it's really expensive with all the correct parts.
Thank you for clearing that up about the automotive glass cleaner , it makes much more sense to me now , I wish others would let people know what to use
What you show is sound advice and will bring great results. Depending on the blade, don't spend too much time on the strop. The more passes you make, the higher the chances that you'll round your edge over slightly. If you're looking for additional information to tweak sharpness to what you're looking for in a particular blade, search for the ones that prepare cuts for microscope pictures. There is no deep dive needed but there are pointers on what to avoid in the overall process. Maybe you can do a similar video to sharpen round or v-shaped carving tools.
Thank you! I've bee. Watching Paul Sellers, & didn't understand the purpose of some of the steps. NOW I do. I just got my first hand planer, & a *ton* of lathe chisels, all of which need sharpening. :)
Great video as always been having a hard time bringing a few old planes back to life.. I love your angle stops. Thank you
This is a really great video, thanks! Sharpening baffled me for years and years, until John Juranich wrote and published The Razor Edge Book of Sharpening, back in the mid-80s. I think he still holds the Guinness World Record for sharpening *AND SHAVING WITH* a double-bitted axe! Looking inside, I saw photos of his 10-year-old daughter sharpening a skinning knife, then actually shaving her daddy's face with it! I had read dozens of books and articles about sharpening, and the one thing that book had that I had yet to know about was "The Burr!" The same burr you talk about in this video, but with the emphasis on double beveled blades like knife blades, as opposed to single bevel, chisel-type blades. It was an epiphany! Thanks again for this video, it's going to help a lot of people!
Awesome! Yeah. That burr is sometimes really confusing
3x3Custom - Tamar yep, and that book explained it so simply that sharpening became child’s play. Thanks for the reply!
Omg I totally relate to the last part - kids calling out into the garage asking about dinner. And my slight frustration in having to stop what I’m doing. But we’re moms before woodworkers, so it is what it is, right? ☺️
Hahah yup! I have to yell out, “just 5 more minutes” very often...
Thank you so much! I was just about to build the diamond stone holder after watching Paul Seller's video and UA-cam suggested this!!
I've watched many tool sharpening videos, but I found this the clearest and most simple explanation, for my novice inexperienced mind to follow.
To a hungry child 15mins is probably an eternity. 😆
Excellent video showing your sharpening process. You also want to spray the top of the straight edge with the auto-wiper fluid. The building of the stone jig was awesome and simple. I've got to build me one now. Thanks for sharing.
I enjoyed your video. I have found that by placing 3 stones side by side it makes sharpening chisels and short plane irons on the center stone a bit cumbersome. I found that by only putting two stones on two separate bases or by placing them on 3 edges of the same board (so that there is no center stone) it is easier to work off the edge of the jig. In order to keep the base from moving around I installed 4 non skid feet in place of the bench hook. It works for me.
Absolute best explanation of the most sensible sharpening method most woodworkers should use!
Awesome to hear
Hey Tamar, great pragmatic step by step, and why video! Much appreciate it. I'm at a time where I should probably get these stones :) Wondering if you can share what honing guide you're using? Or even a link? Thanks so much!!
Looks like a Lie-Nielson
@@emmabingham544 Yes it is. This is probably the best jig out there. It is pricy however. Has lots of accessories for different tools also. Worth the money.
Your on point with everything I have heard along the way. Thanks for reminding me of some of the things I need to get back in the habit of doing. New info was the auto glass cleaner has anti-rust chemicals in it. Thanks for sharing. Oh, and make what makes you happy.
You just blew away any advertisement Rob Cosman ever did for Woodrriver planes. Nice job!
Hahah! Thanks!
Thank you so much I’ve had so much trouble trying to sharpen my chisels today I’m going to follow every step of your video again thanks from England ❤️
LOL, I love the "bloopers" you include in your videos! I'm feeling you with the kids' demands. Between work and family, I struggle to find time to spend on woodworking. Speaking of which, I'm going to dash downstairs and do a quick glue-up... ;-)
Haha! Do what you gotta do!
The bloopers are very educational.
Thank you for sharing this content!! I really learned a lot watching this video. You are very clear on your explanations and the video really covers a lot of information. Thanks again.
Tamar, you are one of the best woodworking UA-camrs that I follow. I've been researching chisel sharpening lately and just found your post. Answered a lot of my questions. Those diamond stones aren't cheap but probably the best bet long term. I'll give them a try. Thanks!
BTW, recently finished your scrap lumber cart project which turned out great. Keep 'em coming.
Goodness, nice presentation (with a few twists) on what Paul Sellers has been teaching for a decade or more... to include at least 2 of his videos on how to make and use the "jig" you demonstrated. Have you watched any of his videos? He's a great "old school" master craftsman and teacher.
Very Informative video, thank you. I currently use whetstones but the results are not the best and I am tired of resurfacing the stones to keep them flat. I think I will give the Dia-Sharps a try. I looked and looked and could not find any information on your honing guide, it looks far better then the two I have. Can you please post the brand/model or a link to where to purchase it? Thanks again.
It's a Lie Nielsen and it costs about as much as the moon.
I'm relatively new to DIY stuff and I'm really excited to see a young lady with this kind of ingenuity and industry. Your video is super helpful to a guy who just loves to sharpen knives. Thanks.
{{Notices child in the background}} Me: There's going to be something good in the outtakes. I was not disappointed.
Hahah! I didn’t manage to capture the footage where he was bike riding around my shop.... it was quite funny
I've seen so many of these sharpening videos. Everything from super complex, being and hour long video, to super simple, yet leaving out so many necessary details.
This vide was perfectly in the middle. Straight forward. Thank you Tamar.
So awesome to hear. Glad you liked it
Where you off to bruv? .... "Just gonna go initialise my plane blades, fam"
Yup
Nice to see an english accent here :)
Great intro for those of us new to using planes. Thanks much!
...Oh and your thoroughness and explanation skills are superior thank you for influencing the old guard.. well maybe 😊
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I absolutely love your videos. Have been watching for years. But something about this one in particular... You, my talented woodworking sensation, are flat out, undeniably beautiful. Keep doing what youre doing. We love you for it!
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Love your presentation, the fact you name check Paul sellers and that you have kids around and in your workshop and video. Great content. Thanks
Glad you liked it!
For people just getting into woodworking, easily available, affordable, flat, diamond stones is a relatively new development. They are gradually starting to take over woodworking but there are still lots of people using different systems and getting good results. But for beginners this diamond stone setup is by far the easiest way to go.
good morning friend .... Today I learned something new ..... it's good to see that a pretty woman is a warrior in the world of carpentry .....that she succeeds on youtube
14:19 I can recommend Renaissance Wax and Boeshield T9.
Neither is cheap, but tools are not cheap. I use both of these on my planes, and so far so good in the UK where atmospheric humidity tends to outdo that in the USA.
I hope you are enjoying your planes!
Thank you so much for this guide. As a beginner woodworker, I definitely loved this informative detailed video
Glad it was helpful!
Just so happy I found exactly the video I was looking for. Bought a plane, diamond sharpening stones and watched too many videos before I came back to trusty Tamar! Thanks for a great video and with a five year old at home myself, I totally get that ‘sigh’ at the end!!
The edge angle blocks are pro level move! Great job and I am so doing this!!!! I always fight with the angles!!!!
Awesome! So glad it was helpful
This is the best tutorial on blade sharpening. I'm saving this video.
Glad you liked it!
Thankyou very much Tamar for explaining about closing up the frog gap to help with tear out. Now I know why it's adjustable.😄
Thinking about changing from clay matrix waterstones to the diamond stones and method you've shown here. Thanks very much for a clear and comprehensive explanation.
Glad you found it helpful
In my old shop all cutting tools got a wipe with 3 in1 oil before storage, even carbide bits. This lubricant would also remove oils from the wood which attracted moisture. My storage boxes were cedar.
I don't comment here often. I just wanted to say that I love your videos. Even when you are making projects I don't intend to make, I still learn from you. Thank you for this video.
So awesome to hear. Thanks!
3x3Custom - Tamar you are welcome.
Hello Lady, I ordered the tool for grinding today. Thanks for the good advice.
This is one of the best sharpening videos I’ve watched. Thank you.
Awesome to hear
This is an informative video making free from confusion or embiguity. Good idea of using diamond stones and degree stickers.
Glad you like it
Who needs Paul Sellers when we have Tamar!! Walnut is notorious for grain variations that cause tear out. Drives me crazy when routing. Thanks Tamar!
Haha. We all need Paul sellers
Excellent video. Your information is a terrific summary of so much information that is scattered across the internet. I also like that you put your own improvements on the Sellers sharpening board. I made one but will be going back to include your ideas. Finally, getting called away from the shop to make dinner is a woodworking challenge that deserves it's own video.
This is an excellent and practical take on a subject I had many questions about. Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
I pretty much got to the same place, on going to all Diamond for sharpening.
I do the Japanese water stones on my Chef knives but that’s different. Love you show.
Glad to hear! Thanks!
A really good video. I didn't learn anything because I use the same methods but I still sat through the entire video including the 15 minutes to dinner. A slight difference for me though is I don't have those really nice thick plane irons you have so I don't put a secondary bevel on them. Also, instead of the rag-in-a-can I use rolled up leather in the can filled with 3 in 1 oil. This won't fray and just before replacing the iron into the plane I give the frog a light wipe with it. Thanks for sharing. UK.
Thanks! Glad to hear! Those are good ideas
Hi Tamar. Paul has been around quite awhile and I believe whatever he suggests. Between Paul and yourself, I have two great teachers.
He is amazing. I learn so much from him
Great share on the auto glass cleaner. I have been using water and taking care to dry my diamond stone. Thanks!
Awesome
Always love to watch and listen to Tamar. Her explanations are a model of even-handedness, and the little bits of family life that leak in are wonderful.
For those viewers that don’t have any kind of router, just some strips tacked down around the stones would skip the need to excavate, and might give a more stable piece of ply anyway by not breaking the skin. All that water, y’know.
Glad you like it! Yeah. There are always options
Nice video! Will definitely save money on elaborate stone holders. I wouldn't rule out lapping the backs of chisels. I've never seen them come dead flat from the manufacturer, so I usually go through several grits of sandpaper taped to marble pastry boards to flatten chisel backs. Once I got used to it, I developed a respect for machinists.
How do you know they don't come flat from the manufacturer? Do you have straightedges, indicators, granite surface plates? Maybe cheap ones don't, but most of them come ground on precision surface grinders that are able to achieve near micron flatness. It's funny to me that people think their little stones can make a better job than a precision machine specifically made to make things perfectly flat.
Great video on sharpening. I’m just learning how to sharpen and I found yours and Paul sellers videos the best so far.
Awesome
Really liked the video! Took copious notes. Been using 3 in 1 for years.
Awesome. Yeah! It’s awesome stuff
Thank you so much. Between Crimson Guitars and Rob Cosman and now YOU, I finally have all of the answers I need. Love the jig; planning on making one for myself!!! Would you say maybe sealing it with lacquer or poly would be a good idea since you're always getting it wet? Just a thought.
Easy and wise many thanks , there is a lot to learn from you .
I have the woodriver chisel set, absolutely love them.. woodcraft is heaven for me lol
Yeah! They’re great!
hi ,this is what i wished to no , you are amazing , so detailed and so clear , and may i say very pretty , i purchased some stones ,but i
didn't know what to do with them , light bulb moment , thanks and keep up the good work .
Your timing for this video couldn't have been better! I just learned new items like chisels & planes don't COME SHARP. I hadn't planned to get into all that yet since in learning the basics but I just had an experience where I needed to chisel & it was a nightmare. So thank you for your timely & informative video.
So glad my timing was good! Ha. Yeah. That was something I had to learn also... they come sharp. Just not sharp enough. Ha
Crazy that this video came up in my feed, I just ordered these exact same sharpening plates and guide. This video will be very helpful. Also it's great to see someone else using Paul Sellers knowledge, I love learning from him.
Awesome! And he’s the best
I made this jig today. So satisfying routing out the holders! So easy to adjust the angle now. Thank you!
Awesome! So happy to hear!
Wow! I like the super-thin shavings, seeing the grains of the wood, and the shine of the wood. Very cool video.
It’s so fun to do!
Great video! Being a parent and working at home can really be frustrating sometimes. The little segment at the end was so awesome and tuned into reality. Thank you!!!
Haha it’s a lot 😂
Thank you so much for this Tamar. After hours of research I watched your video and Paul Sellers video, I feel confident and informed enough. I’m just now ordering everything. You have a fantastic way of teaching and elaborating on the appropriate things for us beginners. I really really appreciate your channel! Thanks
Awesome to hear. So glad it was helpful!
You are my go-to! Did you ever do a video on how to use hand planes and chisels? If the content coming!! Fan girl moment here but I actually gasp out loud when I get a notification when you release a new video!😊
Very nice! Great info.. even for someone who has been sharpening all my life ... I find the method changes through time .. and even though I've been sharpening knives all my life I'm relatively new to plains and some chisels .I want to make a setup something like yours..
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Your video is one of the most informative, a brilliantly made video, enjoyed every bit of it. Thank you for sharing your unbiased, factual tips.
Awesome to hear
Nice sharping tutorial probably best ever.