Course Title: Carving Tools and Knife Sharpening

Course Number: Course 251

Instructor: Wayne Hendricks

Course Description:

An introduction to the practice of carving tool and knife sharpening.

Skills and knowledge to be gained:

· An ability to appreciate the finer points of tool and knife sharpening.

· Reasons for keeping tools and knives sharp.

· Introduction to the workshop’s Tormek Water Cooled Grinder.

Machines and tools to be used:

Tool sharpening devices including the workshop’s Tormek Water Cooled Grinder.

Learning process/procedure:

The learning process will be mostly by demonstration.

Prerequisite skills; what level of competency/expertise is required for safe, successful participation:

None, other than an interest in carving and the sharpening of carving tools and knives.

Project/product to be made:

Nothing will be produced, although it is hoped that students watching the demonstrations will be able to acquire sufficient knowledge that they will begin to sharpen their own tools and equipment afterwards.

Duration of course:

The course will run concurrently alongside the Introduction to Basic Carving Class, Course #201.

Cost of materials beyond the basic $10

No additional fees are charged beside the fees paid for enrolment to course # 201.

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