With: John Asseng

Class Fee: $50

Class Size: 6 / Adults only

This class is for the frustrated graduates of YouTube University who are looking for real-world skills to finally put an edge on their tools. We're here to replace your confusion with confidence. A sharp tool is a safe tool, and it’s far easier to keep an edge sharp with frequent touch-ups than to resurrect a completely dull one. We'll show you how. You'll learn proven techniques. We'll cover both hand and power sharpening, using a variety of tools including files, oil stones, and waterstones. For those interested, there will be an opportunity to try out power sharpeners. You'll learn the 'Why' behind the 'How' by discussing the different characteristics of metal, proper tool care, and essential safety practices.

Bring Your Old Steel! In most cases, old tools had the best steel. If you have old, forgotten garden tools or garden shears lying around, bring them! It might be time to resurrect them and enjoy the same quality tool someone else has for decades.
You'll leave this class with the practical ability to put an edge on your own tools and the knowledge to keep them sharp for years to come.

John Asseng is based in Marlow, NH, where he and his wife Karin embrace a homesteading and self-reliant lifestyle. He has spent his adult life honing the skill of sharpening garden shears and various hand tools, a practice central to their way of living. John looks forward to sharing practical insights and techniques for tool maintenance in this class.