My Sharpening Setup

I recently changed my sharpening routine from a completely freehand one, to a somewhat freehand sharpening routine using the ruler trick made popular by David Charlesworth and Rob Cosman.

I've been getting great results, and I thought I'd give a quick look at what my sharpening station looks like and how I get my edge back up to sharp so I can then get back to working some wood!

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Here is the video of David Charlesworth:
   • The Ruler Trick  

Here is Rob Cosman showing his sharpening routine in his unboxing and setup of the Woodriver 4 1/2:
   • 4 1/2 Hand Plane Smoother, review by Rob C...  

Products I use:
DMT Diamond Stone, Course: https://www.zoro.com/dmt-diamond-benc...

DMT Diamond Stone, Extra Fine: https://www.zoro.com/dmt-diamond-benc...

Strip of leather for strop, from Michaels: http://www.michaels.com/black-deertan...

Honing guide by WoodRiver: https://www.woodcraft.com/products/ho...

Green Polishing Compound at Harbor Freight: https://www.harborfreight.com/1-4-qua...

6" Pocket Ruler at Home Depot: http://www.homedepot.com/p/Empire-6-i...