VIRTUAL INSTRUCTOR LED TRAINING
This is one-on-one instruction using a video conferencing platform, an internet/cloud-based conferencing tool. This is live training instruction. You will be able to see what I am doing and ask any questions to get clarification, if needed.
The training sessions are approximately 1 hour each.
If you want to learn how to sharpen knives for yourself or if you are interested in starting a business but are just starting out, I suggest that you take the introduction/Essentials class and the Basic Sharpening classes first.
If you have some sharpening experience and know about angles, burrs, abrasive material and how to sharpen knives using bench stones, you may want to sign up for one or more of the other sessions.
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
Introduction/Essentials Cost $40
This covers some basic information
Safety
Understanding abrasives and grit
Stone Selection
How to maintain your knives
Metal hardness
Edge angles and profiles
What tools and equipment you may want to purchase for future sessions
Basics Sharpening Cost $60
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 $60
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 $60
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 $60
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 $60
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.
