Flat Edge Tool Sharpening

Dates: Sunday, April 12th

Hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Instructor: Brad Wolcott CF'12

This one-day seminar presents the theory and practice of hollow grinding and honing flat-edge tools. Students will work on chisels and card scrapers. Hand planes will be covered as time permits. The techniques covered in class apply to other tools as well. Students can expect to sharpen two or three chisels/tools during this session.

Tools & Supplies: Please bring your own chisels, card scraper, and hand plane. We suggest a 1" and 3/4" chisel as good sizes to start with. All other tools and supplies are provided for this class.

Attire: This is a general list of how to dress for the shop environment, please contact ce@nbss.edu if you have any questions.

• Closed-toe, comfortable, and protective footwear (sneakers or boots)
• No loose clothing
• Long pants suggested
• No loose jewelry
• Long hair must be tied back

Prerequisite: None

Age Requirement: Students must be 18+ to attend adult CE classes. No one under 18 years old is permitted to register for an adult class, even if accompanied by a parent or guardian.