Sharp Enough Isn't Sharp Lesson – 3 Fundamentals of Sharpening Plane Irons
Sharp Enough Isn't Sharp Lesson – 3 Fundamentals of Sharpening Plane Irons
Overall
Your blade feels sharp, yet the shavings still come out thick. In this lesson, Masa asks Taku, a Japanese craftsman, to explain the three fundamentals of sharpening Western plane irons. Learn them, practice them, and see-through shavings stop being luck.
Reading alone won't get you there. Practice will. This lesson shows you exactly what to practice.
Read the first pages free
The first two pages are in the product images. Swipe through and read them before you buy.
Included Knowledge in the Lesson
- The three fundamentals that decide whether an edge is truly sharp
- How to sharpen with a three-stone set (#1000, #2000, #8000)
- Why "sharp enough" isn't sharp, and how to tell the difference
- A full tool list with links, on our blog
Who it's for
Anyone sharpening Western-style plane irons. It is not a beginner's course on Japanese kanna. That said, the fundamentals here carry over, and many readers apply them to their Japanese plane blades too.
Format
Digital PDF, 15 pages, with photos. Written as a dialogue between Masa and Taku. Download link is provided after purchase.
FAQ
Will I get thin shavings just by reading?
No. The lesson shows what to practice and in what order. The shavings come from your practice.
Do I need expensive stones?
No. The lesson is built around a three-stone set (#1000, #2000, #8000), and the tool list on our blog shows the stones and tools Taku uses.