February 21st - Basic Hand Sharpening Techniques with Brian Coe

Basic Hand Sharpening Techniques

Instructor: Brian Coe 
Date: Saturday, February 21st
Time: 9:30 PM – 12:30 PM 
Location: Winston-Salem Klingspor’s Woodworking Shop
Cost: $50.00 
Class Size: Limited to 6 students 

Class Description:
There is nothing like a sharp tool to make woodworking efficient and enjoyable, while a dull tool can make the most straightforward task into a frustrating chore.  If the edges on your tools feel more like a putty knife than a carving knife, then join our introductory sharpening class.  We will explore various hand-sharpening methods, including sandpaper, oil stones, water stones, ceramic stones, diamond stones, and leather strops.  A wide variety of blades will be sharpened during the class, including chisels, plane blades, and turning tools.  Learn to achieve a mirror-sharp edge on all your tools using one or more of these techniques to make your woodworking easier and more enjoyable.  Make sure you bring a few of your dull tools to be sharpened as class samples and for the hands-on portion of the class.  All participants will get the opportunity to hone their own tools using the sandpaper sharpening method during the class. 

Tools/Materials Required:
All tools/materials are provided.  Bring dull chisels and/or plane blades.

Experience Level:  ALL