Flat stones and or Float glass and good steel will put a smile on your face. laugh



I learned with oil & water stones but am pretty much a convert to the Scary sharp method.
I use a Veritas MK2 honing guide at times but mostly I just do it freehand.

A good -sharp- dovetail saw, traditional or Japanese and patience.

http://www.jimdavey-planes-sharpening.com/8b39d367-e2eb-4d76-bebf-8fe323b1ad37.aspx

http://www.amgron.clara.net/sharpeningindex9.html

http://www.amgron.clara.net/dovetailingindex6.html

More sharpening stuff:

http://www.finewoodworking.com/pages/w00003.asp

Good Shooting
T.C.
The Green Isle