To The Root

To The RootTo The RootTo The Root
Home
Our History
Workshops
Contact
Support
The Paddle
SUP- The Stand Up Paddle
The Bowyer
Sheepskin Tanning

To The Root

To The RootTo The RootTo The Root
Home
Our History
Workshops
Contact
Support
The Paddle
SUP- The Stand Up Paddle
The Bowyer
Sheepskin Tanning
More
  • Home
  • Our History
  • Workshops
  • Contact
  • Support
  • The Paddle
  • SUP- The Stand Up Paddle
  • The Bowyer
  • Sheepskin Tanning
  • Sign In
  • Create Account

  • Bookings
  • My Account
  • Signed in as:

  • filler@godaddy.com


  • Bookings
  • My Account
  • Sign out

Signed in as:

filler@godaddy.com

  • Home
  • Our History
  • Workshops
  • Contact
  • Support
  • The Paddle
  • SUP- The Stand Up Paddle
  • The Bowyer
  • Sheepskin Tanning

Account


  • Bookings
  • My Account
  • Sign out


  • Sign In
  • Bookings
  • My Account

Axe Handle workshop

A two day Axe handle and handling course where you will learn to design and fit an Ash handle to a  hatchet/foresters axe head

You will learn how to sharpen your new tool and make a sheath for it out of leather. 

an axe head is provided on the course.

On the final day we go through how to safely use an Axe and cover some safe handling techniques.




Course Content

-Axe anatomy

-Axe handle design and efficiency

-Carving Ash handles with traditional hand tools such as spokeshaves, planes and rasps. 

-Fitting a new handle to the Axe head

-Finishing the new handle

-Sharpening your Axe

-Making a leather sheath and belt loop

-Safe Axe use and different techniques

Course Dates

Book here

Workshop Info

Provided on the workshop:

Provided on the workshop:

Provided on the workshop:

  • An Axe head
  • Tuition
  • Ash wood
  • All the tools needed
  • Food and drinks
  • Workshop space

Duration, Food and Drink:

Provided on the workshop:

Provided on the workshop:

 · Saturday: 9.00 start. Lunch at 13.00. Finish workshop day at 17.00 Dinner at 19.00· 


Sunday: 9.00 start. Lunch at 13.00. finish workshop day at 17.00


Accommodation:

Provided on the workshop:

Accommodation:

  • The Derby Arms
  • Moss Howe Farm Campsite 
  •  CARA’s a luxurious space in the Lake District - Houses for Rent in Witherslack, England, United Kingdom - Airbnb 


Accommodation will need to be booked in advanced by you as it is separate to the price of the workshop;


this campsite is at the same location as the workshop and will be ideal for staying at for the duration of your paddle making: https://mosshowefarm.co.uk/

To bring:

To bring:

Accommodation:

  • Small Backpack
  • Notepad, pencils, rubber 
  • Thin working gloves if new to carving
  • Water bottle
  • Torch and spare batteries
  • Small first aid kit, including plasters, and any personal medication
  • Wash kit and towel, biodegradable soap 
  • Knife, fork and spoon
  • Mug, bowl & plate

Clothing:

To bring:

Clothing:

  • Outdoor clothing and plenty of layers even in the summer to suit all weather from cold to hot, wet to dry.
  • Please wear walking boots for both protection in the workshop and walking in the surrounding area. 
  • Swim suit for optional swimming in the surrounding area or a sauna at the Damson Dene if it is open

Copyright © 2021 To The Root, Traditional skills and woodwork - All Rights Reserved

  • Home
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Privacy Policy

Powered by

This website uses cookies.

We use cookies to analyze website traffic and optimize your website experience. By accepting our use of cookies, your data will be aggregated with all other user data.

DeclineAccept