Dolly Chapman has been working with crosscut saws for the U.S. Forest Service for many years and is an expert at sharpening and tuning crosscuts. Recently retired, Dolly is excited to share her expertise, experience and vast knowledge of crosscuts with anyone who is interested. This class will focus on sharpening, tuning and overall maintenance and care for crosscut saws.
Participants are required to bring their own vise for holding the saw. SCA will send out plans to build your own vise once your registration is complete. Participants are also encouraged to bring their own files and crosscut saws if possible.
A number of lodging options are available within 20 miles of Calpine. View our Lodging Info Sheet (PDF). Food is not provided.
Course is limited to 8 participants. Cost is $150.
After you sign up, we will email you detailed information about the course, including: an intro letter from Dolly, a Course Outline, Saw Vise Building Plans, and a Tools & Equipment list. Please feel free to email Tom Moutsos if you do not receive your information or if you have questions.
Please add [email protected] to your contacts, to insure that you receive the informational email after you register.
Refund Policy: To receive a full refund, you must notify us via email no later than September 30 (2 weeks prior to class start date). After September 30, please let us know if you will be unable to attend. There will be no refunds after September 30, 2014.