Rob Cosman's Sharpening Rule cutting board and the middle of the

and the middle of the vise is not obstructed by vise hardware

layout dovetails

Allow Danish Oil to penetrate the wood for a minimum of 5 minutes

In usage we've found Shapton Stones to be very consistent and true to the specified grits

Clean off any surface grime

Rob Cosman's Sharpening Rule cutting board and the middle of theOur sharpening ruler includes a small "hook" on one end so that it catches on the sharpening stone to help the ruler not slide around. The most innovative technique in plane sharpening over the last 35 years is the "ruler trick" by David Charlesworth. Traditionally, a sharp cutting edge is achieved by honing the back of your plane blade until it is dead flat (this takes hours), then you hone the primary bevel to achieve a razor sharp edge. David