After years of woodworking by hand and using hand tools, I’ve realized that the variety of blades requiring sharpening is so broad that relying on a single guide is impractical. In short, there’s no such thing as a universal guide! So, I’ve acquired several different devices that allow me to securely hold most blades during sharpening. For plow plane blades, I prefer the Stanley guide. Its rear support compensates for the narrow width of the cutting edge, preventing the device from tilting to one side and ensuring a perfectly square edge—which is essential for this type of blade."
"However, the Stanley guide was originally designed for chisels or wider blades. Metal plow blades are thin, making it difficult to tighten them securely. To solve this problem, I place a small wedge between the blade and the lower part of the guide. This provides a firm grip without compromising the stability of the setup during sharpening.
