Sharpening Plough Plane Irons

[shakesZhuZhu]

Hello,

I have several antique plough planes and would like to sharpen the sets ("harlequin") that each has, by using my T8 but because of their shapes the SE-77 does not seem to hold them correctly. Has someone been able to do this? Please note that I am very new to the T8 and have only sharpened some chisels and Record plane irons.

[Ken S]

Welcome to the forum, shakes. Are your blades tapered (in thickness)? If they do not fit well in the SE-77 square edge jig, the platform jig should work. Use a blackmarker on the bevel, and check your progress with a small square.

Keep us posted.

Ken

[Jan]

If your irons are similar to those in the picture, than the SE-77 should be the suitable jig. Align the irons very carefully.

Jan