Sharpening for Woodcarving
Hone your way to the perfect edge! To carve wood safely and efficiently, you need to be able to keep your tools sharp. In this Saturday sharpening intensive, learn sharpening techniques from greenwood bowl carver, Mike Cundall. The workshop will focus on greenwood carving tools such as axes, adzes, gouges and slojd knives, but the lessons will be applicable to all manner of carving tools and pocketknives. Mike will teach sharpening methods using a system of sandpaper fixed to flat blocks. Students will practice this method and be able to take home their sharpening blocks at the end of the day. Bring your own tools to class and get guidance on how to keep them all in great shape.
Additional Information:
- A supply fee of $30 will be added at check out to cover the four sharpening blocks which each student will keep after class.
- This workshop is open to students ages 18 and up.
- Registration will close one week prior to the start of class
- You are encouraged to bring not just your tools, but also your sharpening supplies, should you already have them.