Name: Chisel Sharpening Workshop
Start: 2026-02-19T18:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-02-19T21:00:00-05:00
Location: Ottawa Tool Library

Do your chisels need a good sharpening? Then this is the workshop for you.
About this Event

This exclusive workshop will teach you how to put the best edge on your chisels. In a very small group setting (note that we only have 3 spots available for this workshop), you will learn to sharpen chisels for use in fine furniture making. You will receive your very own Narex 1/2" chisel from Lee Valley to use and take home. Each participant will learn to lap the backs, establish a primary bevel and put a secondary bevel on their tools.

We will start off the workshop with a discussion on the theory and application of edge tools. We will provide a detailed explanation of sharpening tools and techniques.

We will then focus on: sharpening media, their use and maintenance, sharpening tools and accessories, the sharpening process, and how to use and maintain a newly sharpened tool.

Our instructor, Chris, is a fine furniture maker who has been utilizing hand tools for over a decade. He knows that a sharp edge maximizes the performance, accuracy, safety, and joy of woodworking. A quality finish begins with the sharpness of your tool. He is excited to share his knowledge with you in this workshop.

NOTES:

a) Workshops are transferable to another person and only refundable if we have people on the waiting list who can take your spot. Please make sure this date works with your schedule.

b) Member-rate tickets are reserved for current Ottawa Tool Library members. If a non-member registers at the member rate, we will follow up to collect the price difference plus a $15 administrative fee.

c) If you are registering for a young person, please note that children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult with a ticket for the same workshop. Children under the age of 13 are not permitted in many of our workshops (other than Tinkering School and some demo nights). Please reach out to us if you have questions about the person you wish to buy a ticket for BEFORE you purchase a ticket: [email protected].