Old Hand Plane Blades?

Have a bench grinder and something to keep the blade cool?

-- We must guard our enthusiasm as we would our life - James Krenov

IMO – the “best” way would be to replace it with a new Hock blade.

-- Life is a one lap race.

Or one from Lee Valley.

http://www.leevalley.com/en/wood/page.aspx?p=66868&cat=1,41182

BTW. I am a Hock user, these are a new offering and I have not used them. They have been reviewed on the LJ site.

-- We must guard our enthusiasm as we would our life - James Krenov

I would like to keep the original blade. I guess I’ll be grinding it.

I had one like that. I fixed it by hand, starting with 60 grit sandpaper and working my way up. It takes a little time, or a lot of time depending on the blade, but at least I knew I wasn’t overheating the blade by using the grinder.

-- Dale Manning, Carthage, NY

You might consider a ‘sharpening service’ like what you use to get your table saw blades resharpened.

-- Backer boards, stop blocks, build oversized, and never buy a hand plane--

You can’t really hurt it. Just don’t overheat. Grind slow and cool it off often.

If you are not comfortable yet grinding away on a plane iron, a stock #5 blade is $15 new. I can’t see a high dollar blade for a jack. If you work with squirrelly wood a high dollar blade makes sense for a smoother. I could make a case for one in a jointer.

-- Woodworking shouldn't cost a fortune: http://lowbudgetwoodworker.blogspot.com/

Slowly grind the edge clean without overheating it by hurrying. Then hone it on a whetstone or diamond hone.

-- Jim Jakosh.....Practical Wood Products...........Learn something new every day!!