Essential Hand Tools

In this comprehensive two-hour woodworking class, you will significantly enhance your knowledge and practical skills in using hand tools. The session will cover a wide array of essential topics, including:

• Workbenches: Understanding their importance and how to utilize them effectively.
• Chisels and Planes: Proper selection, use, and maintenance of these fundamental cutting tools.
• Saws: An in-depth look at various types, including backsaws, panel saws, dovetail saws, and pull saws, with instruction on their specific applications.
• Marking Tools: Techniques for accurate measurement and marking to ensure precise joinery and cuts.
• Specialty Planes: Exploring the functions and uses of planes beyond the basic types.
• Scrapers: How to achieve smooth, finished surfaces using various scraping tools.
• Sharpening Options: Practical guidance on different methods for keeping your tools keen and effective.

You will depart this class with a deeper understanding and a newfound appreciation for the capabilities and versatility of traditional hand tools in woodworking. All participants receive a 15% discount on merchandise purchased in the store on the same day of their class. Exclusions apply. Consider 1 on 1 private instruction. Learn exactly what you need at your own pace: that's what 1-on-1 private instruction is all about. We also offer group classes for up to 12 students for corporate / office team building events or just fun with friends. Contact store for more details at (913) 815-2002.