Tool Tuning & Sharpening

There are many aspects that contribute to good cabinet making, but one universal truth is that if you don`t use the right tools prepared to their optimum efficiency, you are creating an uphill battle for yourself. This course will start you off on the front foot and you will then have the right tools in the right condition for the job.  

•  Prior to the course you will be supplied with a tool list that you will need to have for the course. For a list of these recommended tools please visit the Recommended Tool Kit page.
• Some of these items you may already have. Others you will need to buy yourself or tools can  be bought from the tutor. Having these tools will then mean that you are equipped for  "follow on"  Cabinet Making courses.
   

• On the course you will be tuning and sharpening all of your tools - this will include honing plane castings; flattening bench stones; sharpening chisels, planes & cabinet scrapers; making & using a strop. 

• You will learn the names and uses for your tools.  You will be shown the different choices that you have regarding sharpening systems and equipment. The majority of the course is hands on as you bring your tools up to scratch.  

•  You will then be taught some basic woodworking skills, including planing technique, face side/face edge, and marking & cutting to fine tolerances. 

• To practice these techniques you will be making useful hand made tools -   A Shooting Board for planing,  and a Bench Hook for sawing. 

This is a 5 day course suitable for complete beginners as well as those people who have tried  to achieve good quality results and have been disappointed. There are many aspects that contribute to good cabinet making, but one universal truth is that if you don`t use the right tools prepared to their optimum efficiency you are creating an uphill battle for yourself. This course will start you off on the front foot and you will then have the right tools in the right condition for the job.  

Comprehensive course notes will be supplied.

Course Apron Available to buy for £15

Booking A Tool Tuning & Sharpening Course

For available dates for this course please click on drop down box  To see a list of dates for all Philip Hodge courses please look at the Published Courses page.
You can book all courses directly from this website. A stock control system is integral to the website so you can book a place on a course confident in the knowledge that space is available. Of course, if you wish to contact me before booking your course you are welcome to phone or email me with your questions. All course  fees can be paid can be paid through the website via Paypal. You do not need to have a Paypal account yourself - just a valid credit or debit card.  If you prefer to pay by cheque or some other method then you can still reserve your place on a course by either selecting the "buy now pay later" option when booking on the site or contacting me by email or phone.