Veritas Sharpening

Veritas Lapping Plate  (Ref: 210555)

A substantial lapping plate 300mm x 104mm x 28mm & 6.3kg in weight
Top ground flat to within 0.025mm(0.001") over the entire surface
Unique channel design, optimized for a figure-eight lapping pattern
Designed to condition or smooth previously ground surfaces
A useful tool for improving the surface quality of plane soles, blades and chisels
It will even accomodate a jack-plane sole

Measuring 300mm (12") x 104mm (4.1/8") x 28mm (1.1/8") high and weighing approximately 6.3kg (14lb), this is one substantial lapping plate! Made from an iron chosen for its dimensional stability and material consistency (you won't find blade-scratching carbides in the material), the bottom and sides are machined, and the top is ground flat to within 0.025mm (0.001") over the entire surface. The unique channel design, optimised for a figure-eight lapping pattern, serves to eliminate resistance from hydraulic lock and captures excess oil, abrasive and slurry.

For fingertip safety, the channels have been chamfered to eliminate sharp edges and corners. Not intended for heavy material removal, it is designed to condition or smooth previously ground surfaces and is used with light oil. We offer a range of grits, but we recommend 280 grit for twisted, wavy or linished objects, 400 grit for ground surfaces with a slightly rough texture, and 600 grit for surfaces requiring little material removal. While any grit size will ultimately achieve the same end result (since particles become progressively finer during the lapping process), the coarser the abrasive, the longer it takes to achieve a smooth surface.

A useful tool for improving the surface quality of plane soles, blades and chisels, it will lap materials up to the same surface area of the lapping plate, accommodating even a jack plane sole.

£62.00

£74.40

Veritas Set of 5 Lapping Grits (56g each)  (Ref: 476020)

A range of grits. We recommend 280 grit for twisted, wavy or linished objects, 400 grit for ground surfaces with a slightly rough texture, and 600 grit for surfaces requiring little material removal. While any grit size will ultimately achieve the same end result (since particles become progressively finer during the lapping process), the coarser the abrasive, the longer it takes to achieve a smooth surface.

£20.50

£24.60

Veritas Small Blade Holder  (Ref: 475978)

Blade holder may be mounted in a honing guide, or used free hand for sharpening
Holds short blades such as spokeshave blades when sharpening
Blade is secured in holder by two rare-earth magnets
Adjustable stop provides adjustment for blade projection
Effectively transforms your short blade into something larger (38 x 100mm long)

Because of the difficulty holding short blades such as those found in most spokeshaves, instrument makers' planes, etc., sharpening them has been difficult. The Veritas small-blade holder solves this effectively and safely by securing the blade using two powerful rare-earth magnets embedded into anodized aluminum and an adjustable stop block. In effect, it transforms your short blade into something larger (38mm wide x 100mm long) that can be effectively held for sharpening, either by hand or by mounting in a honing guide.

£14.00

£16.80

Veritas Jointer Blade Sharpener  (Ref: 474855)

Designed to restore blades dulled from normal use
Clamps blades up to 200mm(8") wide (including hand-plane blades)
Two position stops ensure successive blades are honed identically
Cast aluminium with brass and steel fittings
Includes a half sheet of 15 micron (approx.1000 grit) 3M micro-abrasive film


A commercial sharpening service or a sophisticated home grinder is necessary for badly nicked blades. The Veritas jointer blade sharpener is designed to restore blades dulled from normal use, even if they contain minor nicks. It clamps blades up to 200mm (8") long (including hand-plane blades) for sharpening on Silicon Carbide (Wet & Dry) abrasives. Just stick the abrasive to a flat surface (plate glass works well), adjust the elevating screw until the bevel is flat on the abrasive, and use it as you would any other honing guide. After basic sharpening, switch to a fine abrasive, and hone a fine micro-bevel. Two position stops ensure that successive blades are honed identically. It is both easy and effective, letting you quickly restore blades that you would probably let become far duller before sending out for service.Made of cast aluminum with brass and steel fittings. It is supplied with a half sheet of 15 micron (aprox.1000 grit) 3M micro-abrasive film.

£47.00

£56.40

Veritas Glass Lapping Plate  (Ref: 476783)

Veritas Bevel Gauge  (Ref: 477398)

Half the battle when sharpening is getting the bevel angle correct. A good bevel gauge is truly handy for quickly checking the grind angle of chisels, plane blades, turning tools, etc. A quick check confirms the angle last used for grinding or honing so that the edge geometry can be maintained. The Veritas bevel gauge has seven individual slots that will measure the most commonly used angles from 15° to 45° in 5° increments. Your eye is a fine instrument; it can easily interpolate other angles in the range, angles like 24° or 26°. The slots on the gauge are about 19mm deep for good registration. An engineer's corner at the base of each slot and the fact it is made from solid brass ensures it will not damage a honed edge. The pocket-sized disc is 62mm in diameter with a center hole for hanging it on a nail. Made in USA.

£5.20

£6.24

Veritas MkII Honing System  (Ref: 200810)

Increased range, capacity and accuracy
Integral blade registration squares the blade and sets the bevel angle in one easy step
Three bevel-angle range configurations
Designed to accept flat and tapered blades, as well as blades with irregular geometry
Three-position eccentric roller allows a micro-bevel to be honed quickly and accurately
50mm wide roller is stable for even the narrowest of blades
Accommodates chisels as narrow as 6mm, and blades as wide as 72mm and up to 13mm thick
Works with short blades such as spokeshave blades
Manufactured from die-cast zinc alloy, with precision-machined brass and steel parts

The main feature of the Veritas Mk.II is its blade registration system squaring and setting the blade in one easy step. The Mk.II Guide has three bevel angle range configurations: a high angle (25° to 54° in seven increments), standard (15° to 40° in six increments), and a third for back bevels. The registration jig slides onto the guide body, centering and squaring the blade using an integral fence. The clamping mechanism registers on the face of the blade and is designed to accept flat and tapered blades, as well as blades with irregular geometry. The Mk.II features a three-position eccentric roller allowing a micro-bevel to be honed quickly and accurately after only a simple turn of a knob. The 50mm wide roller is stable for even the narrowest of blades. The guide can easily accommodate chisels or blades from 6 to 72mm wide and up to 13mm thick including spokeshave blades. Sharpening stone not included

£43.00

£51.60

Veritas Camber Roller Assembly  (Ref: 202489)

Specifically designed for the Veritas Mk.II Honing Guide
Solid brass barrel-shaped roller
Allows slight curvature with an accurate and consistent bevel angle
Simply replaces the standard roller assembly

This is an attachment specifically designed for use with the Veritas Mk.II Honing Guide. When planing on large, flat surfaces, it is often desirable to hone a slight curve, or camber, into the edge of the blade. The Veritas Camber Roller Assembly has a barrel-shaped roller that allows limited rocking, whilst still maintaining an accurate and consistent bevel angle. Simply replace the standard roller assembly with the camber assembly and sharpen. The blade is still set using the registration jig, and the camber roller includes the standard eccentric system allowing micro-bevels to be honed.

£16.00

£19.20

Veritas Skew Registration Jig  (Ref: 202390)

An accessory for the Veritas Mk.II honing guide, it is used in place of the standard 90° jig to set both skew and bevel angles, left and right on chisel and plane blades. The jig's aluminium base has the angles laser etched from 10° to 45° in 5° increments plus 18°, 22° and 28° marks. Bevel angle settings allow for 20°, 25°, 30° and 35° bevels

£21.00

£25.20

Veritas Waterstone Pond  (Ref: 600318)

Suitable for waterstones up to 300mm(12") in length
Twin clamping arms and adjustable quick acting clamps
Large non-slip base for three or more stones
Tempered glass plate cover

A compact and comprehensive system for both the use and storage of waterstones up to 12" in length. Twin clamping arms hold both coarse and fine stones at the same time with the aid of fully adjustable quick acting clamps. When not in use a cover keeps the stones clean, dust free and prevents evaporation. The large base unit has room enough for three or more stones. Manufactured from tough, rigid ABS with all metal parts in non-corrosive stainless steel and anodised aluminium. The base features non-slip pads to hold it firm when in use. The cover consists of a tempered glass plate backed with laminate which can be used in conjunction with 90 grit silicon carbide (supplied) to lap the stones to a flatness of plus or minus 0.001" per inch of stone length. When not in use, the coarse stones can be stored directly in the water and the finer, wooden based ones left attached to the bar and just flipped over to be stored upside down. The whole thing can then be covered and stored ready for the next time the stones are required.

£46.25

£55.50

Veritas Scraper Burnisher  (Ref: 510437)

Flat, rigid base can be screwed to bench or held in vice
Conical tungsten pin for burnishing
Steel pin acts as a fulcrum for scraper rotation
Especially useful for heavy section scrapers

Traditionally, the hook raised on a turning scraper has been the burr left by grinding. Unfortunately, such a burr has serious faults, being jagged, fragile and somewhat unpredictable in its form. The Veritas Burnisher eliminates these problems by forming a sharp, controlled, longer lasting "hook" on the edge of the scraper which gives a much improved surface finish on the work. The burnisher consists of a flat, rigid base which can be screwed to the bench or held in a vice. It is equipped with a conical tungsten pin which does the burnishing and a steel pin which acts as a fulcrum around which the scraper is rotated Different hole positions are used for various sizes of tools. The sequence of operations is to first grind the scraper end at an angle of 70° to 75°, then remove any burr formed on a lapping plate and then form the final edge on the burnisher. This is an especially useful tool for the heavy section scrapers, such as those designed by Richard Raffan and others, as well as the more traditional round and square nosed designs

£33.00

£39.60

Veritas Honing Compound  (Ref: 477070)

Ideal for honing hardened steel blades
Bonds well to felt, leather, or wood
Aluminum oxide blended with other fine abrasives
Bonding formulated for ease of charging
Ideal for carving tools and firmer gouges
It can be used for final honing of almost any tool

Ideal for honing hardened steel blades, use on your chosen honing block/strop, felt, leather or wood. This honing compound, is one of the most effective on the market. It is primarily aluminum oxide blended with other fine abrasives to give the best combination of cutting speed and fine, mirror finish with a light wax film. The bonding is specially formulated for ease of charging, it can be used for final honing of almost any tool. 180g bar.

£7.00

£8.40