Sharpening a hand plane blade

[Bo-dacious]

Hi guys, I'm sharpening some hand Plane blades and I have a question.
Is it ok to sharpen it on a belt sharpener like a work sharp blade Grinder attatchment? It gives it a convex edge. To me it won't be quite as sharp but it'll last longer. Is that right? I can get it quite sharp on there if I sharpen the reverse side with an 800 grit stone. What do you guys think?

I'm practicing so I can open a business one day so I'd be giving these blades to customers.

Thanks guys,

Bo

 

[mete]

You should have a concave blade as the final sharpening will be easier with a stone. NO final sharpening with a power tool.

 

[BBuser]

If you have the WS with the blade grinder attachment, you can use the flat platten on the other side--problem solved. I use a 300/1000 diamond "stone" for chisels and planes but out I didn't have it I wouldn't hesitate to use the 90° platten on that WSBG.