Sharpening Plane Blades And Chisels - In the Real World

Rob Cosman explains all the details of plane and chisel sharpening
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[jamesdonaldson]

This is such an excellent teaching channel. It's one of the best I've come across for woodworking for beginners. The what is provided along with the why, and it's the why that I find so valuable. Because it's delivered in such an accessible and sensible manner, I find it sticks with me for longer. Thank you.

[markhinds]

The best 34 minutes ever to explain 32 seconds to sharpening. Thanks Rob.

[timviering]

Great video Rob, do you just use water on the stones?

[petersimpson]

Hi Rob
I've been watching your channel for a few years and your skills and dedication to teaching woodworking are incomparable. In all this time your sharpening lessons are the most educational. As a kid at high school we had work benches with tool wells and were always told to place the hand plane in the tool well with the toe down. If we didn't have a tool well we were told to place the plane on its edge. You never do this, but your respect for the cutting edge is exemplary. Why don't you place the plane on it's edge?
Keep teaching and I'll keep watching, thank you.

[roystewart]

The why we do this is so important and keeps the information in your system. Thanks Robb.

[lewjac]

I am not a wood worker, BUT, enjoyed watching an artist/craftsman share his knowledge, I do enjoy sharpening my kitchen knives.

[jayedannholmes]

Robert Bussiere again,
Have you ever had Japanese blades or chisels? They make some great chisels and plaines

[carriecordill]

Rob, I know you hear this a lot. You have improved my planning techniques 100 fold on your sharpening techniques. It has set me back a lot of funds, but it was worth it. I’ve been using water stones for 30 years. Shapton stones are by far the best. Thank you again.

[Tim-oj]

Brilliantly executed. Precision without compromise. Time management for no excuse. Results the best achievable with a constant expectation. Thank you for your dedicated service so others may live freely without the sacrifice you continue to make. You are Quite the Professional.

[Parks-h]

The amount of skill and knowledge here is absolutely amazing.

[johnbart]

Your sharpening methods are the only ones that worked for me. Using tools that are Cosman sharp have changed my outlook on hand tools.

[reivax]

As always, exceptional.

Your clarity of explanation is a real talent in itself.

Grateful thanks

Francis Cawley

[douglasbatley]

Excellent tuition.Thank you, really well ex -planed. 😊

[billjenko]

Thanks for the excellent tutorial. I'll invest in some better stones and practice your methods. Maybe I can graduate from a wood butcher to a woodworker. Maintaining my old Cheoy Lee sailboat involves working some very expensive teak from time to time.

[makewhatyoulike]

I'm a pro and imo this is an excellent explanation of "sharp" and how to get there inexpensively, quickly and consistently. Thanks Rob

[glencrandall]

You have made it about as simple as it can get. Thank you for sharing. Have a great day and stay safe.🙂🙂

[TeamProsperity]

Rob can you tell me what type of wax you use on plane soles?

[cliffwood]

Great timing - I've just joined a new shared shop space, and all the planes and chisels are dull as butter knives. Good refresher on how I should go about sharpening them up!
As an aside, I get a kick out of people commenting on your hair. I have a similar hairstyle at the moment - not sure if it makes me a better woodworker, but if it's good for David Charlesworth and Rob Cosman, I don't think it'll hurt my results in any case!

[professor]

Rob, this is a truly EXCELLENT video! It’s THE BEST overview I have seen. Great job, great teacher. My only question is: past, conventional wisdom says you must go through ALL the various stages of grits to get the best edge. So why is it that we can go from 1K to 16K and skip all intermediate grips? I KNOW it obviously works, but my question is why? Why can we skip all those intermediate grits? Thank you!

[xonerate]

Whomever would like to Learn the Craft of Woodworking; Rob is one Great Teacher to Learn From.
i met him in Toronto, Great Teacher.