Rob Cosman Sharpening Kit - (BEST VALUE)

The Rob Cosman Sharpening Kit is a best value sharpening kit that will produce an AWESOME sharp edge on your woodworking cutting tools. Rob explains each of the components of his kit, what they do, and how they earned a position in his kit. Robs covers sharpening stones, diamond stones, lubricant, stone holders, and lots of other accessories.

00:00 Overview
01:36 Type of Sharpening Stones
06:56 Shapton Water Stones
10:00 Shapton Diamond Lapping Plate vs. Trend Diamond Stone
14:04 Shapton Heavy Holder and the Complete Kit
16:32 Lapping Fluid & Lubricant
17:52 Spritz Bottle
18:50 Sharpening Ruler
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[patjackson]

I did my best to get the gear you recommend. The Trend 300/1000 I found locally, and the Shapton stones closest to the grits you advise are a 5000 and a 12000. These are replacing my water stones that after 30 years of use and abuse are finally done for. Since I don't have a grinder or a Tormek, I added a 140 diamond Atoma to bring my badly abused blades back to shape. Many hours later, I have 1 plane performing better than it ever did before. The other 2 are close behind. Thank you very much. At 71 years, I will never catch up to you Youtube heroes, but I will enjoy the chase!

[chris-C]

I really appreciate that you mention everyone who taught you in your videos. It shows the utmost respect you have for your mentors.

[DominicPannell]

Golly, so many positive references to the UK... makes me feel proud. In any case, this is such a useful channel, so thank you Rob. And total respect for wearing the poppy just now.

[bigal]

Was thinking about you during Veterans Day and everything you do for the wounded warriors. As an active duty soldier I thank you for helping by fellow brothers in arms.

[felipehuibonhoa]

I was always frustrated with sharpening my blades until I follow rob channel. I now have his whole system from the ruler to the lapping and I know know how to sharpen in under a minute. Me! If I can do it using what he teaches, then I believe anyone else can. I love it! Thank very much Rob!

[JamesWilliams-enos]

Rob, my first purchase from your shop was your sharpening system. Smartest tool purchase decision I ever made. Even with mediocre starter tools I was able to get the kind of results in my woodworking I had been hoping to get for years and years. As I’ve added better quality tools, I’ve been able to get maximum performance from them because I know how to sharpen them right and keep them sharp. Your sharpening system isn’t “original”, but it’s tried-and-true and a guy will save a lot of money and time if he just buys your system components right away. Thanks again.

[J.A.Smith]

Just flattened my shapton 10k for FIRST time, ever, with my new trend diamond stone. WAY out of flat! Apparently used it more than I thought in just a year... lol tks for all Rob Cosman!

[ravirawat]

Ro b, you are one of the BEST in your game . Thanks for teaching . Hope one day, can return your favor . Thanks again . Take care and be safe .

[DaltonPhantom]

Thank you sharing your skills with us, Rob and team!!

[ThePhilGrimm]

Hi Rob, You forgot to mention that the Charlesworth ruler trick is only for usew on plane irons, not chisels!

[peterbermingham]

This method of sharpening is the best, just followed all the steps granted i used king 1200 to 6000 even with these stones the difference is amazing have known about the rule trick for a good while. Just got my Lie-Nielsen no8 no5 and 102 and violin plane razor sharp cant wate until my shapton stones arrive between them and me T8 thats all i will ever need. Thanks Rob

[antipodesman]

I saw your presentation in 2006 in Victoria BC. I was the guy who felt your maple sample that took my breath away. I still have my Norton stones but I wish I had the Shapton system.

[Book-Mark]

Great video thanks! Sharpening is a 'drag'! Shapton and Trend took my sharpening to the next level after struggling for months with other stones.

[djecpamba]

With out a doubt “the” best video on sharpening stones I have seen. Well organized and thought out. I’ve experimented with ceramic, JNAT s, coticles, diamond and sandpaper and never been totally satisfied with the results. This has been most informative.

[rcort]

Great video. For a diamond stone lubricant, I use Krud Kutter. Cheap, easy to find, works well as a lubricant, and never had a rust problem at all with it. Just wipe it off when done and put the stone away.

[petermclaughlin]

Thanks Rob. Excellent video, as are all of yours. I still have my VHS tape of your teaching hand cut dovetails. I see you've (learned) incorporated some new techniques in that area. That's what I love about your style. You seem to always be open to new products, new techniques, and new ways of thinking about our craft. Be well. Peter, Chicago

[bmade-projects]

Thank you Rob. Appreciated more than you'll realize!

[WCFAsyncQueryable]

They even have a 30K. I had this for finishing my sharpening. Love it.

[kenstewart]

I have always heard the word grit, I knew that the higher the number the finer the particles but I never knew what it was related to. Thank for the explanation and the video.

[smfvmd]

Good to see you wearing your poppy, Rob.