: I have a Record #060 1/2 low angle block plane. I'd like to get an angle
: jig/honing guide for my stones to make things easier. I've looked at the
: lee valley system, but it appears at lowest to be able to make a 15 degree
: angle and then a 13 1/2. Is there a system that can do 12 1/2? Thanks.

With the same plane and it works perfectly. The blade angle is not the same as the honing angle. The blade is honed at at 25 degrees or thereabouts, which is easily determined by using the angle guide. I use coarse and fine diamond hones to get the blade into decent shape and a 6000 grit water stone for final polishing. A few swipes on a leather strop complete the process.

If you want a cheaper system, you can use sandpaper on a glass plate instead of the diamond hones, then finish with the water stone. You can also get a 1000/6000 grit, double-sided water stone at a good price.

Regardless of the system you choose, the critical thing is to maintain the proper angle and to progress fron one grit to the next only when the surface of the plane iron is perfectly uniform. If you change grits when there are scratches left in the blade, the finer grits will never be able to take them out completely. The process is rather tedious the first time, but follow up sharpenings will only use the last one or two grits and will progress rapidly. In some cases, a few swipes on a strop is all that's necessary to renew your plane's edge.