VIRTUAL INSTRUCTOR LED TRAINING

This is one-on-one instruction using a video conferencing platform, an internet/cloud-based conferencing tool. This is a live training instruction. You will be able to see what I am doing and ask any questions to get clarification, if needed.

If you are signing up for the Basics Virtual Sessions you will receive a 50-page manual, via the mail, prior to your session. The manual covers Basics Part 1 & 2 as well as Advanced Knife Sharpening, Hollow Grinding, Knife Repair and Garden Tool Sharpening.

This training is divided into 5 structured sessions, approximately 1 hour each. You must take the two “Basics” Part 1 & 2 before taking any of the other structured sessions. After taking these, you can pick and choose which of the others you wish to take.

There is also an “Open” session which covers instruction of your choice on any aspect of knife or garden tool sharpening.
There is no need to take any of the structured sessions before taking the “Open” session. However,
you will not receive a manual.

Guaranteed Connection

If you request, a test connection lasting about 5 or 10 minutes can be set up to ensure that you will have connection for the session. This is at no charge and can be done before you sign up.
Send an email with:

Subject: TEST CONNECTION
 YOUR NAME
PHONE NUMBER
THE DATE & TIME YOU WANT THE TEST CONNECTION

If the date and/or time does not work for me, I will call you to come up with alternates

Basics Part 1 Cost $100

This covers some basic information
Safety
Understanding abrasives and grit
Stone Selection
How to maintain your knives
Metal hardness
Edge angles and profiles

Basics Part 2 Cost included on Part 1 cost

This covers sharpening knives using various tools.
You will be shown how to
Sharpen using bench Stones
Create and remove burrs
Use fixed angle guides
How to use EdgePro sharpening system
Use adjustable angle guides
Ways to test for sharpness

Advanced Knife Sharpening Cost $50

This covers sharpening of knives using jigs and belt grinder
You will be shown how to:
Use 1 x 30 belt grinder
Sharpen serrated knives
Remove burr’s
Sharpen ceramic and odd shaped blades

Knife Repair and Garden tool sharpening Cost $50
This covers how to fix broken tips, make bolster adjustments, sharpen ceramic knives and sharpen garden tools.
You will be shown how to
Use the belt grinder to fix broken tips and adjust bolsters
Fix knives that are too thick
Sharpen hand hedge clippers, pruners, and loppers

Hollow Grinding Cost $50

This covers the use of hollow grinding equipment.
You will be shown:
How Chef’s Choice sharpening works
Use of the Tru-Hone sharpener
Use of the Tormek sharpener

Open (Instruction of your choice) Cost $50

This covers any aspect of knife or garden tool sharpening that is of interest to you. Prior to the session, you must let me know what you want to cover.

Note: 1 “Open” session is included free if you take all 5 structured sessions.

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