San Diego Fine Woodworkers Association

Class 201 - Introduction to Hand Tool Sharpening (Spring ‘24 - April)
with Paul Duffield
CANCELLED

Sorry - that class has been cancelled!

May 12 (Sunday)
at 8:00 am

Class length
240 minutes

Location
Bench Room

Students will learn the principles of sharpening and maintaining chisels, plane blades, and cabinet card scrapers without jigs. This is a foundational class for all woodworkers but especially those who wish to work with hand tools. 


Level: Beginner

Prerequisites: Age 18+

Class Schedule: One four hour session

Cost: $100 and $35 SDFWA Membership


Special instructions for this class: Students should purchase and bring an unused chisel, minimum 3/4" wide; a card scraper, preferably a 0.8mm thick BAHCO; and a plane that is complete and in good condition. If a student does not own a plane, one can be provided if given advance notice.



Membership Requirements: For insurance purposes, this class requires membership in the San Diego Fine Woodworkers Association.  Annual dues are $35.  If you are not already a member, please join here.   For insurance reasons, all SDFWA classes require students to be at least 18 years old.



Refund policy:

  1. Up to two weeks notice: Full refund
  2. Up to one week notice: 50% refund
  3. Less than one week notice or failure to appear: No refund or credit
  4. Class canceled: Full refund or credit

If a class does not have an adequate number of registered students one week prior to the posted start date, the class may be canceled.

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