Blades for a 12 ½ Delta Planer

Why do you need more than one set of blades? My planer only holds one set.

If they need sharpening, you can do it yourself.

Planer knife sharpening:

Not on the Delta 12-1/2" planer -- there isn't enough metal there for even a light honing.

Correct these blades cannot be sharpen only a very light honing with a 600 grit metal sand paper. Btw I am just back from Home Depot, the blades are priced at $41.95 CAD.

Really?. I have done it a half dozen times on one set already.

Perhaps we're talking about different models of planer? I used to have the

Thanks for taking the time to reply to this post. What happened is that I salvage good lumber (like oak, teak, and mahogany) from wooden palettes. I use a metal detector, but I never learn, and at time I go over a rusted nail with the thickness planer. The nicks on the blade could be as much as 1/64" deep. The Delta blades are two sided and I just drop them in a lock them into place. I just can resist when I see a palette made with good lumber I have to salvage some of the wood. In three years I have ruined one set of two side blades. So now I'll keep a not so good set of blade for the palette and one set for finishing work. I'll have another look at your honing fixture.