Fall always has me in the shop more.
And that has me sharpening more.
I’ve had a hell of a time sharpening a Veritas plane blade (PMV-11) over the years.
If I ever need to re-establish the primary bevel-it’s a long process full of frustration.
I’ve tried a coarse diamond stone.
A very coarse sharpening stone.
Various sand paper style sheets.
All do ok for a bit. And then seem to dull or become smooth making the process extra slow.
The diamond stone doesn’t seem as coarse as it once was.
The stones eventually develop a cup.
And the paper works for a short bit but also becomes less abrasive.
Do you have any suggestions for a durable material I can use for those initial steps when I’m needing to remove material and not just touch up an already perfect edge?
Thanks.
PD