Hello Everyone,

Here’s an opportunity for beginning and intermediate crosscut sawyers. David Roe is offering a class on Crosscut Saw selection and basic maintenance course. There is room for 6 volunteers  to join this training.

It is happening on Sunday October 19th, 2014; 9:30 AM through 4:00 PM at the Pinchot National Forest - Wind River Training Center (10 minutes north of Carson, WA). Lunch will be provided, please bring your own cup, plate and utensils to help us reduce the waste!

Description:
This class is intended to provide beginning and intermediate crosscut sawyers with the skills to:

·         Understand how a crosscut saw works

• Evaluate a crosscut saw for trail use
• Select the best crosscut saw(s) for a project
• Perform daily maintenance
• Store and transport crosscut saws
• Understand the tools and process used to restore and sharpen crosscut saws
• Identify additional resources and training opportunities needed to become a qualified saw sharpener

This class is taught in a workshop environment using a traditional saw vice and vintage tools.

Note: This course includes an overview of the crosscut saw sharpening process. In order to become a qualified saw sharpener, attendance in a comprehensive 3-5 day sharpening course will be necessary.

Interested?? Hit the reply button or send me an e-mail at tturner@pcta.org and I’ll get you on the list for this course.

Regards,

Tammy

Tammy Turner

Volunteer Coordinator

PCTA Mt. Hood Chapter

tturner@pcta.org