Keep your machete, chainsaw, string trimmer and hand tools sharp and running — the skills that keep every other homestead system working. Dull and broken tools cost time, money and fingers. This course gives you the bench skills to keep your kit working. You’ll learn: Files, stones and grinders — matching the method to the edge; Machete, axe and hoe sharpening; Chainsaw chain filing and bar care; Two-stroke and four-stroke tune-ups; Fighting rust in the tropics.
What to bring
- Work gloves, closed-toe boots and long pants
- Sun hat, sunscreen, insect repellent and a refillable water bottle
- A notebook — and questions about your own land
Food & lodging
Meals: Homegrown meals each course day.
Lodging: Camping available on site; local guesthouse list sent after registration.
Exact location and directions are emailed to registered students before the course.