Honing is the process perhaps most of us call sharpening
If you have ground your plane iron or chisel on a grinding wheel, the hollow grind will provide stability during the honing process.
whether using Oil Stones, Water Stones, Diamond Stones or Sand paper, the process of honing is the same.
The key element of the process is to create a micro-bevel
The micro bevel is usually about 5 degrees more than the ground angle
Therefore in this class we grind at 25 Degrees and hone at 30 Degrees
The use of a honing jig is often handy to achieve perfect results
But I recommend mastering the skill without it.
It will be a frustrating journey but it's all in the name of craftsmanship.
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