Woodworking
Sharpening Chisels and Plane Blades
Learn the most important skill in hand woodworking: how to achieve a truly sharp edge on chisels and plane blades.
Tuition Assistance and Other Policies
Meeting Times
- Wed, 10/2/2024 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- Wed, 10/9/2024 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Wed, 10/2/2024 - Wed, 10/9/2024
Closed
About
Every book on woodworking stresses the importance of having sharp tools, but what does that really mean? This class will show you.
- Learn the importance of having a flat back on blades and how to achieve it and maintain it. This is the foundation for all sharpening of blades, whether they are Western or Japanese.
- Learn to sharpen the bevel of your chisels and plane blades with honing guides and by hand. Learning what a truly sharp edge is.
- Finally, learn what is happening when your tool gets a dull edge and how to bring it back to its peak performance.
Materials
Bring one or two chisels or hand planes, if you have them.
$5 material fee
Prerequisites
Class Policies
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Ages 14 and up are welcome.
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Wear safety glasses and closed-toe shoes, tie back long hair, and avoid dangling clothing or jewelry. We recommend bringing your own safety glasses.
BARN Policies
- View BARN's Cancellation and Refund Policy.
- Tuition Assistance is available. Fill out the application before registering.
- BARN is committed to accessibility. We try to make accommodations when requested; the earlier you contact us, the more likely we can help. Please email accessibility@bainbridgebarn.org to find out more or request an accommodation.
- Sensory Statement: Makerspaces like BARN can be noisy and cluttered, smell strongly, and have bright or flickering lights.
Instructors or Guides
Paul Kury
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