1 Day
Tuition: $85 (Free for SBWI Members)
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Ages: 16 & Up
Instructor: Bob Goppold
Instructional Delivery Method(s): In person
Prerequisites: None
Program Level: Beginner, Intermediate
Program Description:
The key to using hand tools correctly is a sharp edge - learn how the masters make it look so easy. Join expert woodworker and machinist Bob Goppold for a one day workshop on sharpening hand planes and chisels. Learn the physical properties of tools, how to know when a blade needs sharpening, and several sharpening techniques. Students are encouraged to bring along their own hand planes and chisels to tune up during class, but you can also sharpen our tools (we don’t mind!)
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Learning Objectives:
Learn about the different types of grinds
Learn the differences between sharpening stones
Learn how to choose the right abrasive
Learn about different sharpening angles
Find the right sharpening method that works best for you
Even learn a little Metallurgy (the study of the physical and chemical behavior of metallic elements, their inter-metallic compounds, and their mixtures, which are known as alloys)
Attendance Requirements: Students must attend all days
Location: Sam Beauford Woodshop, 1375 N. Main St, Building 41, Adrian, Michigan 49221
Class Size: Maximum 10
Refund, Cancellation, and Complaint Resolution Policies
If you have any questions about this class, please contact the Administrative Office at (517) 759-3070 or email admissions@sbwi.edu.
