wrote:
How does one sharpen a 6 1/2" long joiner blade? Can you do it
yourself
or must one have them sharpened by a pro?

Otoe

You could use the Veritas Jointer Blade Sharpening Jig:

http://www.onlinetoolreviews.com/rev...erbladejig.htm

Review:

http://www.onlinetoolreviews.com/rev...erbladejig.htm

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Jack Novak
Buffalo, NY - USA