The Makers Guide

A woodworking sharpening setup, featuring 1000 and 6000 grit water stones, a diamond plate, a honing guide, a leather strop, at The Makers Society
Luca Dal Molin | February 03, 2026
How to Build a Simple, Effective Sharpening Setup

A dull tool is unsafe and frustrating. This guide shows how to build a simple sharpening setup using diamond plates, honing guides, and a strop—no complexity, just results.