• An introduction to workshop safety

• Using different powered grinding tool and jigs safely and effectively

• Using oil and water stones to hone an edge, by hand and using honing guides

• Putting the final polish on an edge.

• When to use what method to achieve the best result in the shortest amount of time

• Sharpening chisels and plane blades

• Sharpening methods for other edged, woodworking tools.
  

This course is designed for beginners with no prior experience who have an interest in learning to sharpen and maintain a sharp edge on their woodworking tools.

By the end of this course you will have:

• One freshly sharpened carpenter's chisel to take home.

• The ability to achieve a razor sharp edge on chisel and plane blades.

• An understanding of the different sharpening tools such as; grinders, oil and water stones, diamond and steel lapping plates and strops, and when to use them.

• An understanding of sharpening options for differing budgets.

• An understanding of how to sharpen a variety of different-edged, woodworking tools.

• Time on the stones and the grinders to practise their technique
  

Attendees should wear clothes that they don’t mind getting a bit grubby. PPE will be available to use but attendees are encouraged to bring their own ear, eye and breathing protection.

Attendees are also encouraged to bring in a tool or two of their own to sharpen. Appropriate tools to bring in include:

• Metal and timber planes such as block planes, smoothers (No.4), Jack (No.5), Jointer and scrub planes

• Router planes, rebate planes and combination planes

• Timber and metal spokeshaves

• Card scrapers

• Sloyd knives and hook knives

• Kitchen knives

• Hatchets

• Rasps

• Moulding planes

If you are planning on bringing in your own tool, particularly if it isn’t on the list, get in contact with us at Among the Trees so we can make sure we have everything ready for you.

If you don’t have any tools to bring in, ones will be provided on which to practise.