Intro to Sharpening
Improve accuracy and results while having more fun with sharp tools, an essential skill.
Introduction
Imagine the satisfaction of effortlessly gliding through your workpiece with sharp, precise tools. Our experience tells us that using sharp tools not only enhances safety but also elevates the entire woodworking experience.
What we'll look at
With a keen focus on the maintenance and utilization of waterstones, our workshop will equip you with the knowledge and techniques needed to create razor-sharp edges on your plane blades and chisels.
Why waterstones, you ask? Well, for the home woodworker, waterstones offer an array of advantages. They are affordable, easy to maintain, and provide a forgiving sharpening experience, making them an ideal choice for beginners and seasoned enthusiasts alike.
Simple, repeatable techniques
Throughout the workshop, we will dive into various topics, including stone storage and flattening techniques. You'll discover the art of using jigs to securely hold your chisels or plane blades, ensuring consistent and precise sharpening results.
We'll guide you through the sharpening process from start to finish, unraveling the secrets behind achieving impeccable edges. Whether you're a novice or an experienced woodworker, this workshop will provide valuable insights and practical skills.
And that's not all – we'll even explore the art of stropping, adding that final touch of refinement to your newly sharpened tools. Learn how to achieve that mirror-like finish and take your sharpening expertise to the next level.
The setup you need and the right advice
Our store is equipped with everything you'll need to purchase for a sharpening setup at home or in your own workshop. Take advantage of a trade discount as part of attending a class with us and get a great deal on a great sharpening setup.
While we're more than happy for you to sharpen some of our chisels and plane blades, we'd recommend you bring along some of your own that you can practice on and we can provide advice on how to tackle them if they're in need of a little love.
No previous experience is required to attend this workshop, it is suitable for both beginners and those looking to enhance or improve their skills. If you are unsure if this workshop is for you, please feel free to contact us.
Please note that this class is exclusively open to individuals aged 18 and above,ensuring a safe, focused and enriching environment for all participants.
Your own cup or travel mug to make use of our complimentary coffee or tea facilities.
A water bottle will keep you hydrated and you can refill it with our Puratap.
Personal protective equipment (PPE) such as earmuffs or earplugs and Safety Glasses or Safety Goggles. If you own PPE already you can bring that and wear it if it is in a good working condition, we also have PPE available for sale in our store should you wish to purchase some prior to your class, or you can hire some for the duration of your class for a small $5.00 Fee.
Enclosed Shoes are mandatory to enter our workshop, you will flat out be denied entry should you arrive for your class and not have correct footwear with you.
Appropriate Clothing must be worn, suitable for the workshop environment. If you have an event to attend after a class with us we'd recommend wearing some overalls.
Jewelry must be removed prior to using power tools and stationary machinery as per our Safe Operating Procedures.
Long hair must be tied back prior to entering our workshop. Long hair is an entanglement risk.
Please consider our booking terms prior to booking. Due to our small class sizes and the nature of what we do and the demand for places in our classes, we are unable to offer refunds for bookings if you change your mind or simply can no longer attend. If you are unable to attend your booked workshop with us, we'd recommend that you gift your booking to someone else who is able to attend.
Should an event cancellation occur, you will be offered a credit, refund or re-booking.
Once you've booked with us online, instore or over the phone, you'll receive a booking confirmation email. This can take up to 12 hours to be processed so please be patient. You will always receive an email confirmation with the invoice for your order, which you should receive immediately. If you have not received this invoice your booking may have been unsuccessful and you should contact us.
Once you have received the confirmation from us, please add the date or dates of your class to your calendar to avoid missing your class.
You may be asked to complete an induction online prior to coming in for your class. If this is the case you will receive an email request for this to be completed and it is a simple process which can be completed via our website learning portal.
Please arrive no earlier than 10 minutes prior to the start time for your class. If you know you are running late, please contact us as a courtesy to advise your instructor so the class isn't held up waiting. We can generally begin the class and catch you up once you arrive.
We have parking onsite, please park in the designated area for our building, with the parks marked "10". If you're attending an evening class you have more flexibility where to park.
When entering our building, you will be asked to sign in, please scan the QR code using your mobile and follow the prompts. You will already be loaded into our visitor system so just follow the prompts. In the event of an evacuation, we will then know who is on the premises. Make sure you checkout when you leave your class.