I think the instructions for the planer jig do make the sharpening operation look more complicated than it really is. I have to admit when I first started to sharpen my blades I was a little intiminated. However my 18 inch blades are as good or better than new after my sharpening, the first time, with no problem. It would be one's on loss to give up on this jig. I'll be looking forward to the DVD, I'm sure it will make the set up easier to understand.
Jerry
Jerry