Classes Offered
Tools of the Woods
Edges 1: Knife and Axe
Participants become very familiar with two of our most important tools, whether in the woods or on the homestead. Class includes sharpening techniques, safe and efficient usage, mauls and wood splitting, maintenance, recognizing quality tools, and small woodworking projects.
Length: full day
Edges 2: Survey of Homestead Tools
Continue getting acquainted the many sharp tools we use to get jobs done without electricity: hand saws, draw knives, hand drills, brace and bits, froes, adzes, broad axes and others. Sharpening, maintenance, basic handle making, and tool shopping tips included in this session.
Length: half or full day flexible
The Primitive Edge
Explore the fundamentals of making stone tools (flintknapping) from flint and other types of stone. Students each make a basic stone tool kit including blades, scrapers, drills, and burins.
Length: half or full day (flexible depth)
Chainsaws
Get comfortable using this amazing modern time saver and produce your own heating fuel. Instruction includes safety, basic tree felling, bucking, saw maintenance, and more.
Length: half or full, preferably full day