Deulen Jointer Planer Knife Sharpening Jig

I'm one of those guys that try's every new gimmick and "thigamabob" that comes along. I've got a drawer full of them. When I saw this online I thought the same thing. Boy was I wrong. Mr.Deulen says in his instructional DVD that a "smart monkey" can do it and he's exactly right. It really is that easy. Just clamp the blades into the holder and follow his directions and in a matter of minutes you can literally shave with them (if you want). I can't stress how simple this system is. It really is fool proof. He used a piece of 3/8" glass (I believe) to attach the sandpaper too but I had a piece of 1/8" plywood in my shop it worked just fine. I attached my sandpaper to it and sharpened away. A word of warning. I know it's been said a bunch before but be very careful when handling the blades when done. I can't stress enough just how sharp you will get them. I speak from experience believe me.

At first I was skeptical. I'm really sick and tired of buying tools that don't work. I already have drawers full of sharpening stuff that don't work the way it's supposed to. So I went to the 2010 International Woodworking Fair here in Atlanta, Georgia in August mainly to see if this sharpener really works before I buy it! The Inventor and Maker(Dan Deulen) was there running his own booth. Without any pre-notice I asked if he would demonstrate on some of my (disposable) Rigid 13-1/2" Planer knives that were totally trashed on the spot, in front of everyone. He said with a smile: "Thank you for bringing them into the show. This is the best way to show everyone how easy it is to sharpen Jointer and Planer knives with my tool". While I was getting my knives sharpened by "Dan" for free! Fine Woodworking Magazine stopped by to congradulate him on his success. He drew a crowd while sharpening my knives and sold several Jigs(including mine). As I was leaving "Wood Magazine" showed up with a movie camera and asked him if they could shoot a live video as he demonstrated on another set for someone and still took the time to smile and say: "Thanks Derrick I couldn't have done it without your help". I took my knives home, put them in my planer and got out that piece of ruff-sawn rosewood I've been saving and Wow! It was absolutely beautiful after I planed it. What a difference. This man Dan and his sharpener are the real deal. If you don't believe me call him up. He openly gives his address and cell phone# and say's "call if you have any problems or compliments on his invention, especially compliments". Derrick Olsen