Learn how to sharpen billhooks, axes and other garden or woodworking tools. Also how to make and replace tool handles.
Woodah Farm
Woodah Farm Doddiscombsleigh EX6 7PR United KingdomKeeping tools sharp and in good condition is absolutely vital for all of the skills that are taught on DRST courses. This course focuses mainly on the correct sharpening of billhooks and axes, but also includes the making and replacement of tool handles using pole lathe or drawknife. If you have any tools needing TLC, from garden tools, woodworking, craft or household tools come along to the course and bring them with you. We can also offer guidance and advice on the mainentance of chainsaws. There is ample parking at the venue and though most of the course will be outside we can work under shelter if it rains. There are also good, accessible toilet facilities here.
Use the following in your SatNav; Postcode, EX6 7PR; What3Words, dial. outright. boils; Grid ref, SX848867. There will be red and white DRST finger posts when you get close to the venue.
Please read the FAQ’s and Tools and Equipment sections in the ‘Courses’ page on the DRST website (drst.org.uk) for general information on what to bring and how we run our courses.