But... But.. But... Mike - you are like the master sharp guy. Can you share your technique to sharpen straight planer blades? - please.This is the model I have, it has resharpenable blades instead of the disposable ones. To me this is a great advantage. They are also pretty easy to set and adjust. Requires a good dust collector to keep the chute clear.
Got a video - I know Im not the only one who would like a video.Coarse, medium, fine.
So just the backside then - like a router bit - if I hear you correctly?Most people let their planer blades go too far to hone them by hand.
I do mine before they get dull, so the always cut like new, I don't have to work too hard to keep them sharp, and I never have to grind them. Unless I hit a nail or something that chips the blades.
If you can sharpen a chisel, handplane or butcher knife, you can sharpen planer blade knives.
Diamond plates in coarse, medium and fine are all you need. But, if you let them go too long or get a chip then they have to go to the grinder.
They should be "OK" it says so right on the infeed