Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
If you’ve ever chipped a chisel or wrecked the bevel on a plane iron, you know the real work isn’t sharpening — it’s resetting that edge geometry before you even get to the stone. That’s what this jig is made for.
This simple fixture rides on your belt sander table and lets you regrind a clean, flat primary bevel without needing a bench grinder — no hollow grinds, no overheating, and no stress. Whether you’re restoring a damaged edge or making a new chisel from scratch, this will help you square and shape your bevel safely and consistently.
In this video, I’ll walk through how the jig works, what to watch out for, and why a worn-down belt might be your best friend. All dimensions and details are available on the website — link in the description.
Let’s make things.
Free plans → makethingswithrob.com/reset-to-sharp-a-jig-for-rebuilding-blade-geometry
"Playlist of all bitesize tips used" → youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEBXNh1Ik9FlvsfLLq9lSoVq-rM-9cKtE
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
Rich Lightfoot
Tutor the Barbarian
Aubrey G.
Nukebert
Sam W.
Aaron Knows DIY
G. Salazar
David B.
Marc B.
Richard B.
Ben. K
Make Things
00:00 Intro
00:23 1. Materials
00:37 2. Table baseplate top
02:45 3. Trapping the table
04:46 4. Cradle fence
05:39 5. Cradle braces
08:43 6. Cradle ledge
09:40 7. Angle sets
10:47 8. Push stick
11:34 9. Demonstration
14:28 Credits
#LetsMakeThings
If you’ve ever chipped a chisel or wrecked the bevel on a plane iron, you know the real work isn’t sharpening — it’s resetting that edge geometry before you even get to the stone. That’s what this jig is made for.
This simple fixture rides on your belt sander table and lets you regrind a clean, flat primary bevel without needing a bench grinder — no hollow grinds, no overheating, and no stress. Whether you’re restoring a damaged edge or making a new chisel from scratch, this will help you square and shape your bevel safely and consistently.
In this video, I’ll walk through how the jig works, what to watch out for, and why a worn-down belt might be your best friend. All dimensions and details are available on the website — link in the description.
Let’s make things.
Free plans → makethingswithrob.com/reset-to-sharp-a-jig-for-rebuilding-blade-geometry
"Playlist of all bitesize tips used" → youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEBXNh1Ik9FlvsfLLq9lSoVq-rM-9cKtE
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
Rich Lightfoot
Tutor the Barbarian
Aubrey G.
Nukebert
Sam W.
Aaron Knows DIY
G. Salazar
David B.
Marc B.
Richard B.
Ben. K
Make Things
00:00 Intro
00:23 1. Materials
00:37 2. Table baseplate top
02:45 3. Trapping the table
04:46 4. Cradle fence
05:39 5. Cradle braces
08:43 6. Cradle ledge
09:40 7. Angle sets
10:47 8. Push stick
11:34 9. Demonstration
14:28 Credits
#LetsMakeThings
