Introduction to Hand Tools
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.
Taught by Curtis Turner
- Skill level
- Beginner
- Prerequisites
- None
- Age
- 18 and up
- Where
- 1600 W Stassney Lane, Austin
- Tuition
- $200
About the class
Introduction to Hand Tools
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 will not be learning to sharpen saws 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 (required in the shop)
- Hearing protection (required in the shop)
- Dust protection (required in the shop)
- Water or Snack
Book a seat
Your seat at the bench.
A few short steps: pick your date, tell us about you, sign the waiver, pay. One booking covers every session.
Booking for a partner or friend too? Add seats as you book. Each student signs the waiver from a link we email.
Save your seat
If plans change
Our refund policy, at a glance.
What you get back depends on how far ahead of class you cancel. Send your cancellation in writing. Phone calls, texts and comments don't count.
of your payment refunded, less the 5% cancellation fee.
of your payment refunded, less the 5% cancellation fee.
Missing all or part of a class counts as a cancellation.
Why we hold to itClass income pays staff and instructors, buys lumber and keeps the lights on. We run on a tight margin, and this policy protects the school.
If the school cancelsIf we cancel a class, every student gets a full refund.
The whole policyRead it in full on our Refund Policy page.