Tools & Materials
Stanley - Honing Guide
The Stanley is a smooth-rolling, easy-to-use unit with a built-in bevel-setting gauge.
Oct 01, 2005
The Stanley is a smooth-rolling, easy-to-use unit with a built-in bevel-setting gauge. Though stamped in 5° increments, from 25° to 35°, the plastic gauge can be scribed to mark at your preferred bevel setting. With the Stanley, you can lap the back of a blade while it’s clamped in the guide. With plane irons, the guide is stable and comfortable to use. But chisels are more difficult to clamp in the jig. The knobs that adjust the clamping mechanism are difficult to reach and roughly milled.
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