1) First, take note of your stance settings and remove the bindings.
2) Always sharpen the base edge before moving on to the side edge.
3) Use a wetted diamond stone to remove any rust and burrs.
4) Before working on the base edge, check with the manufacturer to determine the base-edge angle your board is set at. Most boards come from the factory with a 1-degree bevel, but you’ll want to be certain before taking a file to your board.
5) Set your board on the stand with the base facing upwards, and attach a file to the file guide at the desired angle.
6) Working tip to tail, run the file guide down the board in smooth and even strokes, making sure to overlap where each stroke finished. If the edge is in good shape, this should only require a couple of passes.
7) For the side edges, secure the board in the vice with the base perpendicular to the floor and facing away from you.
8) Like the base edge, check the angle your side edges are set at; most boards come from the factory with a 1, 1.5, or 2-degree side-edge angle.
9) Secure the file in the file guide at the appropriate angle, and work tip to tail in smooth strokes until a sharp edge is achieved.
10) Go over the edges with a gummy stone for polishing and to remove any burrs that may have been pushed up while sharpening.
11) Head to the hill!
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Post time: Jul-13-2017