I'm trying to sharpen my plane blades and am getting mixed results, even though I'm using diamond stones and a honing jig. I can achieve a burr with some effort, but I feel like I'm putting in more pressure than necessary. My blades can cut paper, but they're not sharp enough to shave hair. I want to get my tools really sharp, but I'm stuck and would appreciate any advice to help me improve my sharpening technique.
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It sounds like you may not be deburring properly or could be using a grit that’s too coarse for finishing. Try detailing your entire sharpening process – the grits you use and how long you're spending on each pass. That info will help others give tailored advice. Also, have you checked out the sharpening subreddit? There’s a lot of great tips there!
I posted there too! What's your go-to method for deburring?