Just get a Bench Grinder.

LINKS (affiliate)

(Often better balanced than stock wheels.)
(My favorite tools for rust removal and cleaning.)
(For grinding without a grinder.)
(Like the one in the video, but smaller and cheaper. Still works fine.)
(A block of abrasive. Also a good dressing tool. Affordable.)
(Works fine; slightly cheaper than the Tay.)
(Slightly nicer than the Savanah. Costs a few dollars more.)
(Ultimate 5 Function Everyday Carry for woodworkers. Made in USA.)
(Runs cooler than a stock wheel. Less chance of burning.

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*Cutting*
(Winner of the affordable dovetail-saw shootout.)
(Needs tune-up to work well.)
(Works out of the box)
(My favorite affordable new chisels.)
(I use these to make the DIY specialty planes, but I also like them for general work.)

*Sharpening*

*Marking and Measuring*
(For marking and the built-in awl).
(Excellent, inexpensive marking knife.)

*Drilling*

*Work-Holding*

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[RexKrueger]

LINKS (affiliate):
(Often better balanced than stock wheels.)
(My favorite tools for rust removal and cleaning.)
(For grinding without a grinder.)
(Like the one in the video, but smaller and cheaper. Still works fine.)
(A block of abrasive. Also a good dressing tool. Affordable.)
(Works fine; slightly cheaper than the Tay.)
(Slightly nicer than the Savanah. Costs a few dollars more.)
(Ultimate 5 Function Everyday Carry for woodworkers. Made in USA.)
(Runs cooler than a stock wheel. Less chance of burning.

[stevenowens]

This video is a perfect example of why I like Rex's videos. It's a combination of old-fashioned, practical woodworking combined with thorough, scientifically informed analysis of why and how those old-fashioned, practical techniques work.

[mr.bennett]

Is it just me, or is it telling that 1 month of sickness equates to 3-4 months of down-time for a YouTuber? We REALLY take for granted how many hundreds of hours go into producing 8-23 minute YouTubes. Thanks for the hard work, glad you feel better!

[quimblyjones]

I bought a belt sander and honestly it's the best for everything from removing rust, flattening plane soles and any profile on a chisel all while never overheating 🔥🔥🔥

[ricos]

Despite what people say, I think it's quite good that you aren't dead.

[diytoptricks]

This is probably the most practical advice on tool grinding I’ve ever seen. No fancy gear, no nonsense. I love that you emphasized dressing the wheel and using a simple adjustable tool rest. Small details like crowning the wheel really make a big difference in control and heat management

[KipVos]

I’d love to see some occasional blacksmithing content like you’ve done in the past

[tatepishepard]

Stay healthy Rex the world needs your common sense. Thank you for your work dude.
Greetings from Hungary

[brucewarren]

I hate to say that this is probably the best video for sharpening that I've seen in 33 years of woodworking.

[tarbucktransom]

Another grinding tip I've seen is to have a sizeable magnet on the back of the blade as a heat sink. It's no replacement for paying attention, but could be useful to someone.

Glad you're back in good health.

[OneSmoji]

I was about to write a big shpeil about how as a broke dude in his mid 20s that lives check to check, I just use a block of coarse sandpaper to scrape out obvious imperfections in my sharp tools, because I can't afford any fancy kinds of powered grinders... Then I saw the little honing guide within the first few seconds of the video and practically screamed "THATS EXACTLY WHAT I NEED!"
A big life story would obviously be unnecessary.

I love watching these videos. They inspire me to be MORE than the sum of my parts!

[LuminairPrime]

Sorry about your health, glad you're feeling better, keep up the great work!

[harpintn]

It is good to see you making a regular video that isn't an advertisement.

[warkitty]

Rex, I'm glad you're back and feeling better. This video answered some of the questions I had from the last video (mostly about me being a cheap bastard), so thank you for that.

And I don't even mind your blatant advertisement videos/shorts as long as you keep them entertaining. 😊

[kennethbezanson]

Sorry you were so sick for so long. Glad you're feeling better. I've definitely been hoping for more videos from you and it's awesome you have intentions of turning out more content.

[Gwynbuck]

This is by far the best video on grinding plane and chisel blades I have ever seen! Rex knows his stuff, he explains things clearly, simply and with enthusiasm. He is good at debinking stuff. He also also highlights the cheapest, but most effective tools you can buy. I've learnt a lot from him. On his recommendation, I bought a wire wheel for my grinding machine. I use it often, for cleaning rust and other sorts of grime off tools and, thanks to Rex, I sharpen stuff by hand and don't use a honing guide any more. I didn't buy a Tormek, but a cheaper wet wheel alternative - I don't use that either, nor do I use a grinding wheel, but have tought myself how to grind blades to the correct angle using a linishing machine. I do follow Rex's advice and dunk the blade in water often. I'll keep watching Rex's stuff and learning from them.

[finchworks]

I taught woodworking for 30 years. During that time I taught hundreds of students how to grind plane irons and chisels on a 6" grinder, then hone them as you showed. The criteria was no burned edges or corners, a razor edge that could shave hair off my arm. I can't remember a single student who failed that test. The secret to the grinding is light pressure and fast movement. Never stop moving the tool.
Your process is similar to mine, with one exception. I never crowned the grinding wheel.
Crowning it makes a single spot of contact that concentrates the heat buildup at a single point. A properly dressed straight surface on the wheel spreads out the heat and also
allows grinding more of the edge in a short pass across the wheel.
Thanks for a well done demonstration.

[tombaxter]

Rex, your videos have been a saving grace. It's always so strange that I seem to run into a problem, only to see Rex post a solution to it within days! Even useing almost the exact same equipment as me. Please keep the videos coming! They are so appreciated!

[LustigWoodworks]

Love the common sense in your approach to grinding/sharpening! Thanks for the great video.

[jussilopperi]

Thank you again. I like your low key, informative, long form video, approach.

I have a bunch of old Stanley planes I got in good working condition mostly because of your videos.