Jointer/planer Knife Sharpening Jig

I really like the simplicity of this jig. I see nothing wrong with your trial experiment buddy. Those are joiner knives right? My joiner uses a three knife set. How would you set up the jig for the third knife of the set since you will only be sharpening one rather than two?

Since you are back in the shop rockin and rollin how about building a jig to accommodate 13" planer knives. I know mine are double sided and disposable but it sure would be nice to extend their use by sharpening them at least once .

luv2learn,
Thank you for the nice compliment! This Youtube video is what gave me the idea. He explains how to do 3 blades in the video. I'm going to make one for my 13" planer blades but I need to go buy some set screws. I made the ones for the small jig but I want the allen key type for the larger jig.
Also you can get the abrasive stick on paper here. http://www.woodcraft.com/product/2083107/33857/deulen-234-x-18-psa-abrasives.aspx
I just used the sheet paper I had in my shop. Let me know what you think of the YouTub video.

woodshaver,

Thanks for the YouTube link and the abrasive paper link. Are you going to make your jigs so that they can be joined for longer blades?

I had seen a video and had it on my radar for a "someday' .
Since you tried it I think I will too. Like luv2learn I have saved my 13" plainer blades, too thrifty to throw them away. I also made a couple of tools out of them, but that's another story.
Thanks, Doug

lu2learn ,
For me there is no need to make them so they join up. But if you cut both long and short jig's from one long stock blank I don't see why you couldn't join them to make them longer if you needed too.
I also have a 13" planer and I need to sharpen the blades. In my photos you can see a 2nd jig that I started to make. It's 12" long and it will hold my 13" planer blades. But I think I'm going to move away from that mystery wood and make it using Ash or maple.

I think this should of been a blog!

Your welcome Doug and luv2learn!
Tony

That came out nice!
I have to make one of those.
The Deulen ones are too expensive.
Thanks for sharing your talent.

You are a gr8 fabricator Tony. Super nice.

Looks useful. Good idea.

I've had my eye on the Deulen myself. I may have to re-evaluate

So cool! I'll have to make one of those myself. My jointer knives need to be either replaced or sharpened. Great idea!

Keep up the good work!
AJ

Hi woodshaver , the jig appears to make a microbevel on the blades.
Is there any reason not to sharpen the entire cutting edge ? Thanks : )

Hi Dusty,
It's more like honing a beveled edge. The angle is slightly off from the original angle but in the right direction and not enough to make a difference when in use. it's the very edge that makes the cut.
Hope that helps!

Yes , it helps : )
I guess this would be a quick tune up versus the eventual need to resharpen the whole cutting edge , and would get you through the project and save you some money in the long run : )
I just have two sets of knives that I exchange when dull and send one out to be sharpened.
I wonder if the lesser bevel will hold its edge any better or give you a nicer cut ?

Great jig, thanks for the links and for posting. This just got added to my to do list.

Dusty,
Because you brought my attention to the micro bevel you got me thinking. I took another look to see what happens when I tighten the set screws, I noticed that it changes the angle just a bit. So I added a spacer to keep the blade from cocking in the grove as I clamp down on it. Doing this set the angle closer to what the factory angle is. I re-sharpened one set of blades and it's honing half of the bevel now. And I think it's even sharper, I ran the blade over some paper and it cut like a razor!
Thank you for asking that question Dusty!
PS. As I stated in my description this is an experiment and I'll most likely prefect the jig even more when I make it using a harder wood and maybe I can find some aluminum channeling to make it even better!

Thanks to all for the nice compliments!!!

I'm sure it'll work fine. As long as both knives have the same degree bevel and are stroked the same # of times. I bought a knock off of the expensive ones at a woodworking show. I'm very happy with it. I don't think I'd have the patience to make one though.

Very nice. I need to either make myself one or buy one. Thanks for the inspiration. I have that same jointer I picked up on CL for $50 3 years ago and love it…..

Realy can't be simplier than that, thanks for idea.

WS, I have this very same joiner, very nice I'm going to have to give this a try, now if you can figure out a way to sharpen 13" knifes please let me know I need them for my Ryobi planer

Blackie,
You do it the same way as the 6" knives. But with a longer jig. If you click that link at the top you will see the demo for the Deulen. He showes on with 13" knives. Check it out!