Worksharp pre-buy question

[Anthony Whitesell]

Does any one know if either WorkSharp system can sharpen jointer/planer blades? I haven't found anything that says whether you can or can't.

[Doug Shepard]

My gut reaction is no. It might be possible to make a holding fixture for the blades and use it on top (maybe with the wide blade attachment underneath?) but I think think you'd have to have an extremely accurate jig to keep the bevel edge straight down the whole length. Never say never, but I haven't run across any forum posts with something that would do that for you.

[Dave Falkenstein]

The relatively new "Wide Blade Attachment" will handle blades up to 3" wide:

http://www.amazon.com/Work-Sharp-3000-Blade-Attachment/dp/B001EPR9I6/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&s=hi&qid=1235743769&sr=1-9

There is no Worksharp attachment for jointer and planer blades that I have heard about.

[Bill White]

Look at the Makita horizontal sharpener. It WILL sharpen planer blades.
Bill:p

[Anthony Whitesell]

The Makita caught my eye the other day. I would like to know how the Makata compares to the Jet and Tormek vertical wheel. The Makita doesn't seem to be as popular. I can't find any reviews or comments on it.