Sharp tools are the foundation of accurate, enjoyable handwork. In this two-day intensive workshop, students will learn a practical and repeatable approach to sharpening the essential edge tools used in furniture making. Rather than treating sharpening as a mysterious or overly complicated process, Frank will focus on understanding edge geometry, establishing a proper bevel, and developing the skills necessary to consistently produce a keen, durable cutting edge. Students will work with chisels, plane irons, and spokeshave blades while learning how the requirements of the edge change depending upon the tool and its intended use. The class will cover both the preparation of new or neglected tools and the quick maintenance sharpening necessary during everyday woodworking. Students will also be introduced to the fundamentals of hand-saw sharpening, including the geometry and techniques used to maintain both dovetail saws and panel saws. By the end of the course, students will have both the understanding and practical experience needed to sharpen and maintain many of the essential hand tools used at the woodworking bench.