Easy Sharpening & Honing Jig // Step by step build @makethingswithrob

Uploaded July 2024 | Updated September 2026, 5 days ago

In today’s video, I’m excited to take you through the process of making a honing and sharpening jig. If you’ve ever struggled with keeping your chisels or plane blades razor-sharp, this DIY project is a game changer!

I’ll walk you through each step, sharing tips and tricks I’ve learned along the way to ensure your jig is both functional and easy to use. Whether you’re a woodworking enthusiast, a mechanic, or just someone who loves maintaining their tools, this jig will help you achieve a perfect edge every time.

As a bonus, I’m offering FREE plans for the jig! You can download them from my website makethingswithrob.com/single-bevel-blade-guide , so you can follow along or modify the design to suit your needs.

Let’s get sharpening!

Playlist of all bitesize tips used → youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEBXNh1Ik9Fnz4tYMHvZMdb14Bo-nhLRU

Free plans → makethingswithrob.com/single-bevel-blade-guide

Become a patron! → patreon.com/makethings ←
Huge thank you to my patrons that keep this thing going!

*MAKER TEAM*
Michelle B
Keith Current
William L McNally
Jerry Adams
Rich Lightfoot
Tutor the Barbarian
Mike Lornitis
Les N.
Gary G.
Aubrey G.
Nukebert
Sam W.
Aaron Knows DIY
Doug F.

00:00 Intro
01:07 1. Materials
01:47 2. Making the angle
02:14 3. Shaping the body
03:20 4. Heel tracks
04:38 5. Attaching the heel
07:04 6. Locking arm
09:30 7. Calibration
10:44 8. Demonstration
12:20 Credits

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