Precision Tool Sharpening & Care
Overview & Philosophy
A sharp woodworker is a happy woodworker. Bring your own hand planes, chisels, or carving knives. Learn Japanese waterstone sharpening, leather stropping, and plane iron adjustment.
Skills you will master during this workshop:
- Micro-bevel layout
- Honing angles
- Plane iron cambering
- Stropping
Evelyn Wood
Fine cabinetry restoration expert with a passion for Japanese waterstones and water-resistant oils.
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