Learning to use hand tools can be intimidating; there are many different tools available, and it is not always intuitive how to use them. A few basic skills will open the doorway to using hand tools in your work. Knowing how to properly sharpen plane blades and set up your hand tools are crucial skills to making your woodworking easy and enjoyable. In this course, hand tool expert Deneb Puchalski will go over the methods of sharpening and set up to take the guesswork out of your woodworking. On day one the class will focus on sharpening, including constructing an angle setting jig, honing a microbevel, and avoiding rust. Day two will focus on planing and chisel techniques. Students will learn to flatten a board by hand from rough cuts to smooth, and how to hold and use chisels to their best effect. He will also go over basic hand sawing techniques. By the end of the weekend, students will understand how a sharp edge looks and feels and be able to get repeatable results with sharp tools.