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Introduction to Hand Tools
$200.00
Saturday, March 22nd, 2025 from 9am to 5pm
The Introduction to Hand Tools course is designed to cover all fundamentals of basic hand tools. This includes selection, setup, usage and sharpening a basic set of hand tools. In this hands-on class, students will explore the many nuances between saws, chisels, planes and their ideal setup and usage.
See Event Details tab below for more detail.
| Format | In-Person |
|---|---|
| Furniture Type | Tool |
| Skill Level | Beginner |
| Time Frame | Weekend |
Name: Introduction to Hand Tools
Instructor: Curtis Turner
Skill Level: Beginner
Prerequisites: None
Age: You must be at least 18 years old to participate
Saturday, March 22nd, 2025 from 9am to 5pm
Class Description:
Hand tools are a fun, quiet and rewarding way to get into woodworking but they can seem intimidating at first. This class is a great way for new woodworkers to learn all about hand tools and get hands-on experience and direct feedback from an experienced hand tool instructor. This class will demystify hand tools and introduce students to basic sharpening, bench chisels, handsaws and a core set of handplanes. We will also discuss the next steps in purchasing hand tools, how to practice at home and what classes to take next. We not be learning to sharpen saw in this particular class, only chisels and plane irons.
What to bring:
We have saws, chisels and handplanes for you to try out but we recommend that you bring any hand tools that you currently own.
- Handsaws
- Chisels
- Block Plane
- Smoothing Plane
- Eye protection (mandatory)
- Hearing protection (optional)
- Dust protection (optional)
- Water or Snack
Austin School of Furniture has the right to cancel this class at anytime if the minimum amount of students is not reached.
