In this demo-style class, Louis will offer basic instruction in the principles and techniques sharpening of various household tools. Items covered in this workshop are those that work well if their working edges are reworked with commonly available devices such as medium-grade files and bench stones. Using honing stones, files, strops, sharpening jigs and other devices commonly used in sharpening, these items will be restored to a reasonable fine taper and have their working parts reasonably cleaned, tightened, and well lubricated. Instructor sharpening up to max two-items is included in the fee.
Items covered for this course are as follows:
Bring in one or two items that warrant sharpening and/or adjusting and learn how to start doing this at home with the right files and stones.
NOTE: Sharpening tools/knifes such as carving knives, chisels, chef's knives, straight razors, dressmakers shears, hair-stylist scissors, etc. will be covered in the NEXT class- Part 2 on 4/16. Please do NOT bring these items to this class.
"This class inspired me to dig out all the kitchen knives the following morning and spend it sharpening them all. I'm writing a note in my January calendar to sharpen all my garden tools." KW
For the past several years, I have done knife, scissor, and tool sharpening as part of the Sustainable Charlotte Repair Cafe, using knowledge and skills that I have acquired over many years as a wood carver, do-it-yourself home repairman, and gardener. In 2020 I was part of a workshop sponsored by Sustainable about sharpening and using grass scythes. In 2021 I led a one-afternoon workshop sponsored by Sustainable Charlotte on the techniques and principles of tool sharpening. I have picked up additional knowledge about sharpening from YouTube videos and courses on CDs and now I am passing them along to you at Access!
Louis Cox
