True Beginner: Basic Sandpaper Sharpening

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Learn the cheapest and simplest beginner method for sharpening. More video and exclusive content: http://www.patreon.com/rexkrueger Tools in this video (affiliate): **I’ve listed everything from the video here, but you only need a flat surface, sandpaper, and a guide to get started. You also need some kind of strop (scrap of leather). Everything else makes the process easier and faster, but you don’t need it right away. 220 Grit Sandpaper (for grinding and flattening): https://amzn.to/38nG01j 600 Grit Wet or Dry Sandpaper: https://amzn.to/39j8j2h Assorted Fine Wet or Dry Sandpaper (1000-2500): https://amzn.to/2PIabK6 Super 77 Adhesive (For sticking sandpaper to glass): https://amzn.to/38kiwua Mineral Spirits (For removing adhesive): https://amzn.to/2vrKDua Robert Larson Honing Guide (from this video): https://amzn.to/2TloYwJ Protractor (for checking bevel): https://amzn.to/2x1wcgA Wooden Ruler (for checking your camber; I used a vintage one in the video): https://amzn.to/2Txs7Zf Small Machinist’s Square (for checking squareness of edge): https://amzn.to/2TjIAkJ Kreg Measuring Jig: https://amzn.to/2vBbcNh Green Polishing Compound: https://amzn.to/32MRGKb Sign Up for Fabrication First E-Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/gRhEVT Become a member of this channel! Get custom badges and emojis you can use during chats: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj4SLNED1DiNPHComZTCbzw/join Wood Work for Humans Tool List (affiliate): Stanley 12-404 Handplane: https://amzn.to/2TjW5mo Honing Guide: https://amzn.to/2TaJEZM Green buffing compound: https://amzn.to/2XuUBE2 Cheap metal/plastic hammer for plane adjusting: https://amzn.to/2XyE7Ln Spade Bits: https://amzn.to/2U5kvML Metal File: https://amzn.to/2CM985y (I don't own this one, but it looks good and gets good reviews. DOESN'T NEED A HANDLE) My favorite file handles: https://amzn.to/2TPNPpr Block Plane Iron (if you can't find a used one): https://amzn.to/2I6V1vh Stanley Marking Knife: https://amzn.to/2Ewrxo3 Mini-Hacksaw: https://amzn.to/2QlJR85 Blue Kreg measuring jig: https://amzn.to/2QTnKYd Blue Handled Marples Chisels: https://amzn.to/2tVJARY Suizan Dozuki Handsaw: https://amzn.to/3abRyXB Vaughan Ryoba Handsaw: https://amzn.to/2GS96M0 Glue Dispenser Bottle: https://amzn.to/30ltwoB Orange F Clamps: https://amzn.to/2u3tp4X Blue Painters Tape: https://amzn.to/35V1Bgo Round-head Protractor: https://amzn.to/37fJ6oz 5 Minute Epoxy: https://amzn.to/37lTfjK Dewalt Panel Saw: https://amzn.to/2HJqGmO Plans, t-shirts, and hoodies: http://www.rexkrueger.com/store Get my woodturning book: http://www.rexkrueger.com/book Follow me on Instagram: @rexkrueger