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Handtool Sharpening workshop
Description
While most woodwork projects require a sharp tool for high quality results, hand tool sharpening is often seen as a mysterious or inscrutable art. In this course we will demystify the world of sharpening, including how to make and maintain a sharp edge, and teach students how to achieve one consistently and easily for their own woodworking tools.
The course will focus on sharpening a chisel by hand and a hand plane blade using a honing guide. High quality, hollow ground hybrid japanese chisels will be provided as part of the course from Japanese Tools Australia which students will get to practise their sharpening and take home at the end of the day.
Students will be taught about the pros and cons of using a variety of sharpening methods and media from high-end water cooled grinders to more affordable and nonetheless effective options such as oil stones.
Students are encouraged to bring in their own tools to sharpen and free time will be given at the end of the course to practise and work on your own tools with the provided equipment and media.
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.
This workshop is aimed at people with no experience with woodwork. It is open to anyone 13 years and over. Students between the ages of 13 and 15 require a guardian to attend with them (see Below)
The course is run using entirely hand tools so you need to be aware that there is an element of physicality involved.
Information for booking students under 18:
Among the Trees is committed to child safety and has zero tolerance for child abuse. We care deeply about the children’s well-being and are committed to acting in their best interest at all times. You can read our full Child Safe Policy here:
https://www.amongthetrees.com.au/terms/childsafety
Among The Trees accepts students under 18 in two groups:
Students 13-15 years of age must attend all courses with a parent or guardian. This parent or guardian must also purchase a place in the course and take part. One parent/guardian is able to attend with multiple students.
Students 16-17 years of age may attend a course without a parent or guardian present.
For all students under 18, the full name and contact information for parents and guardians must be provided when booking. If you have any questions, please get in touch with us.
What you will learn
- Using oil and water stones to hone the edge of woodworking tools such as chisels and plane blades, by hand and with honing guides
- Using different powered grinding tools and jigs safely and effectively
- An solid understanding of what sharp really means and how to get your tools there quickly and effectively
What you will get
- A good understanding of simple and effective sharpening techniques
- Free time to spend sharpening your own tools and ask questions about how to sharpen more complicated tools
- A brand new, high quality, japanese hybrid chisel that you will sharpen during the class to take home.
Parking is limited to shop customers during opening hours (Wed-Sat 10am-4pm) so if attending a course during these times and driving aloow some extra time to find a park.
What to bring
- PPE will be available to use but attendees are encouraged to bring their own ear, eye and breathing protection.
- Woodworking tools to sharpen
What to wear
Attendees should wear clothes that they don’t mind getting a bit grubby
Appropriate for
This workshop is aimed at people with no experience with woodwork. It is open to anyone 13 years and over. Students 13-15 years of age must attend all courses with a parent or guardian. This parent or guardian must also purchase a place in the course and take part. One parent/guardian is able to attend with multiple students. Students 16-17 years of age may attend a course without a parent or guardian present. For all students under 18, the full name and contact information for parents and guardians must be provided when booking. If you have any questions, please get in touch with us.
Among the Trees is an ethical and sustainability based start-up for reclaimed timber located in Marrickville. Saving timber from demolitions or other discarded uses and making it available to the public through a retail timber shop and woodworking classes. Accessibility to wood doesn't just mean being wheelchair friendly (which we are), it also means helping customers understand how to use and source reclaimed timber. Our aim is to help empower individuals to have the confidence to undertake projects of their own by offering woodworking and craft beginners classes that are taught with simple and accessible tools and techniques.
Timberyards and wood workshops can be intimidating sometimes and ATT prides itself on creating an inclusive and accessible space where anyone from architects and carpenters to people with no woodworking experience are able to come and access reclaimed timber and learn new skills.
Our workshop at Among The Trees is set up to be the perfect space to learn about hand tools, reclaimed timber, woodworking and crafts. We’ve been hard at work collecting, restoring and tuning all the tools required to learn woodworking, and a few extra ones as well.
All-in-all, everyone that is interested in reclaimed timber and making is welcome!
Your Teacher
Among the Trees prides itself on making our courses as accessible and inclusive as possible. Our group of facilitators are not only experienced in crafts and making but are passionate about sustainability and education. If you’re looking to learn new skills in a safe environment from patient and personable instructors, Among the Trees is for you.
Cancellations & Refunds
If the organiser cancels the class:
You are entitled to a full refund.
If you can't attend the class:
You’re welcome to send someone in your place.
OR
- A refund can be requested 14 days before class starts. Free of charge.
- A transfer can be requested 14 days before the class starts. Free of charge.
No changes will be allowed after these times.
We recommend the refund upgrade option upon checkout in case you’re not able to attend the class. Learn more about refund upgrade option.
Terms & Conditions
Anyone partaking in any classes or coming to any events at Among the Trees or organised by Among the Trees must agree to these terms and conditions.
1.) LIABILITY WAIVER
I agree to take on full responsibility for any damages, injuries and for physical and/or personal property, which I might incur whilst participating in classes and/or events organised by Among the Trees
2.) PHOTO & VIDEO
I agree to give Among the Trees unrestricted publishing rights for any photographs or videos taken at Among the Trees classes and events or on Among the Trees premises. (For use of Among the Trees marketing materials).