New to bench planes

[Kerrbuggs1]

Hello, I’m new to using a bench plane, so I figured I’d first work on sharpening. I bought a double sided water stone; 200/1000 grit, and I fixed a 4in wide piece of leather to a piece of flat wood. I’m starting with flattening the back, but I’m thinking that the combination of 1000 stone with the strop will not get a good polish?

 

[Graywolf]

Hello, I’m new to using a bench plane, so I figured I’d first work on sharpening. I bought a double sided water stone; 200/1000 grit, and I fixed a 4in wide piece of leather to a piece of flat wood. I’m starting with flattening the back, but I’m thinking that the combination of 1000 stone with the strop will not get a good polish?

Hello Kenny, and welcome to the forum. I would suggest you check out the workshop being offered on sharpening on the 4th of April. Mike is a good teacher and can lead you through the maze of all things related to sharpening.

 

[Bill Clemmons]

This is the workshop Richard is referring to.

 

[Mike Davis]

Hi Kenny,
a lot of your questions may be answered in this thread.

Honing Guide Help

Attempted to sharpen a couple of blades on my hand planes. Watched a few You-Tube vids and figured I would give it a try freehand. They came out "okay" but not where I wanted them. I can't keep my wrists locked in the correct angle. So maybe a honing guide is the next step for me. So I priced...

www.ncwoodworker.net

What part of NC do you live in?

The workshop mentioned above would be great for getting started with hand planes.

I also teach classes at my home shop.

 

[Kerrbuggs1]

Thanks! I live in Greensboro, but not yet sure I can make the workshop.

 

[Graywolf]

Thanks! I live in Greensboro, but not yet sure I can make the workshop.

It would be great for you if you could. This would put you way ahead of the learning curve