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Umar
You may check out if you can score an old eclipse guide on fleabay.
Probably cheaper than the veritas, since you’re a free hand sharpener.
You just might want to refine your technique a bit.
I’ve found that the table/bench height matters as well for your angles. It’s most easy when you naturally aim for the right angle in a sort of relaxed way and you don’t have to strain yourself to the correct position.
HTH Diego