Woodworking Course: Sharpening - Marrickville

Learn how to sharpen a range of woodworking tools using a variety of methods



2 x 7 hours Class size 1 to 12

label $420 (or 4 payments of $105 Afterpay)

Looking for fun things to do in Sydney? Join a woodworking class with Wood Academy in Marrickville and learn a new skill!

In this two-day class, you will learn how to sharpen a range of woodworking tools using a variety of methods.

From learning how to create razor-sharp edges using traditional water stones and slip stones to using a high-speed grinder, honing guides, and using modern slow speed wet grinders (Tormek).

We will cover sharpening bench chisels, plane blades (bench, block, shoulder), card scrapers, router plane, marking knives and turning tools.

Students undertaking this course are highly encouraged to bring in their own tools to be sharpened. At Wood Academy, we will have tools that you can sharpen, but wouldn't it be better if you finished the course with your own tools --- razor sharp and planes that create thin curly shavings!

Please bring these recommended tools:

  • A Cast Iron Western Style bench plane #4, #4 1/2, #5 or #5 1/2 (Japanese style planes (Kanna) and Western Wooden planes are fine too)
  • A Cast Iron Western Style block plane
  • Chisels
  • Cabinet Scraper
  • Spokeshave
  • Marking Knifes
  • Kitchen Knifes
  • Turning Chisels

If you have any Japanese waterstones or European oil stones, please bring them in and you can dress them during the class.


Knowledge required
Suitable for beginners with no experience up to intermediate students. Children 14+ are welcome to participate in this course.

Please note, we require a parent or guardian to be on the premises for the duration of the class if a minor is attending.
What you'll get
Take home everything you make
 
What to bring
PPE will be supplied however students wishing to bring their own should come with a face mask, safety glasses or goggles and earmuffs or earplugs.

Closed shoes are a mandatory requirement for all students.

Those with their own tools that need sharpening should bring them along so get better accustomed at sharpening your own tools but we also supply all tools if you don't have any.

We have a kitchen onsite with fridge and microwave for those that want to bring their own food, and there are also takeaway options within walking distance.
Session repeats

This class series runs over 2 consecutive days.

Location

12 Gerald Street, Marrickville NSW

This venue is within walking distance from Sydenham station (600m).

Woodworking Course: Sharpening - Marrickville location
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Wood Academy
Wood Academy

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There’s a certain magic in creating something with your own two hands. The focus it demands, the joy it imparts, the sense of accomplishment when you transform a simple piece of timber into something extraordinary. At Wood Academy, we celebrate the power of craftsmanship, the way it can ignite passion, inspire creativity, and instil a deep sense of satisfaction. It’s why we believe in one simple truth: Wood Work is good work. The more makers in this world, the better.

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