About This Class

Sharp tools are essential for quality turning results. Dull tools result in grain tear out, rough surfaces, and can be frustrating and unsafe to use. This hands on workshop will cover several sharpening techniques, different sharpening jigs, and appropriate grinders and grinder speeds. Students satisfactorily completing the workshop will be certified to use the DIYcave sharpening station and certified to sharpen select DIYcave lathe tools. Tools that you will be certified to sharpen are spindle roughing gouge, spindle gouge, bowl gouges, skew chisel, and scrapers. Having sharpening skills is the only way to ensure your tool will be performing its best. This is also a good workshop if you have your own lathe and are looking to learn sharpening techniques.

More Details

All materials and tools included. 

If this class is full sign up for our waitlist on the class registration page to be notified if space opens up. If the dates do not work for you, schedule a private session of this class. 

What to Wear

Please wear close-toed shoes, no loose clothing, and hair tied back for safety in the studio.​

What to Bring

If you have personal protective equipment, please bring it with you. Otherwise, protective gear will be provided as needed.

Prerequisites

You must have taken Intro to Wood Lathe Turning or be preapproved by our Instructor

Ages 18+ welcome.

Cancellation Policy

Refunds, Credits & Transfers

We understand that emergencies happen, so if you are unable to attend your class and you cancel with:

• More than 14 (fourteen) days notice before your class, you may request a full refund or transfer the full amount paid to another class.

• Less than 14 (fourteen) days notice before your class, your payment is non refundable. However you may transfer the amount paid, minus a 15% cancellation fee, to any class within 90 days of request. It is not guaranteed that a comparable class will be offered within 90 days.

• Less than 48 (forty eight) hours before your class begins, your payment is non refundable. It is extremely difficult to fill cancelled spaces with short notice.

• After class start date/time: No credits, refunds or prorating of fees will be given for missed portions or early withdrawals.

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Please send all cancellation and change requests to classes@diycave.com 

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Changes or Cancellations

DIYcave reserves the right to cancel any class, limit class size, change class times or substitute instructors for those listed in the schedule. If a class is canceled, students may choose to receive a full refund or may transfer – with no fee – to another class or workshop. If DIYcave cancels for any reason, all payments can be refunded.