Basic Tool Sharpening Course
| Date | Saturday 9th July 2011 |
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| Time | 10:00 until 16:00 |
| Meet At | Hectors House Gallery, Ecclesall Sawmill Ecclesall Sawmill, Abbey Lane, Sheffield S7 2QZ |
| Organised By | Ecclesall Woods Sawmill |
| Bus Route | 97 or 98 |
| Description | Tool sharpening: Ideal for home and green woodworking Basic Tool Sharpening with Dave Jackson Learn to sharpen tools to be as effective as possible - did you know that many tools are sold blunt? Tool sharpening for green woodworking tools, ie axes, drawknives, billhooks, turning tools, chisels, slashers. Spend the day learning a number of techniques using various sharpening equipment in the lovely surroundings of Ecclesall Woods Sawmill. If you are new to Greenwood craft this will be a very interesting course and is fundamental to effective green woodworking. If you have tools which are giving you problems - bring them along for Dave to look over - he will either help you get them sharp or advise you what to do. (please restrict to 2/3 tools as you will only realistically have time to work on a couple of tools) Bring a pack lunch – we provide drinks. Cost: £50 - Refundable up to two weeks prior to course (minus £20 admin fee) No refunds for cancellations within two weeks of course. |
| Contact | Sarah Chapman |
| Phone No. | Office 0114 2356348 - Mobile 07875 590255 |
| Sarah.Chapman [at] sheffield.gov.uk | |
| Website | http://www.sheffield.gov.uk/out--about/parks-woodlands--countryside/trees--woodlands/ecclesall-woods/sawmill-site-project |
| Type of Event | Practical Activity |
| Primary Focus | General Interest |
| Wheelchair/Pushchair Accessible | Yes |
| Suitable for Families | No |