Chainsaw Sharpening @ RCLC

A climbing arborist is going to teach you how to properly sharpen and tension a chainsaw chain using hand tools. Some materials required.
About this Event

Learn from our experts how to properly sharpen and tension your chainsaw using hand tools. If you’ve gone through our brief chainsaw training and used our chainsaws before, learn how you can sharpen them while you’re using them.

We ask that students please bring gloves and eye protection glasses. If you have your own chainsaw you’d like to sharpen, or files/guides you’d like to practice with, you’re welcome to bring them. We will have equipment on hand for practice as well.

About the instructor, Grace Ditch: Grace is a climbing arborist who uses chainsaws daily in her work. She has been using and maintaining chainsaws in a professional capacity for over 7 years. She is passionate about helping people use chainsaws safely and believes in the old adage that “a sharp saw is a safe saw!”

This class is offered at a reduced rate as a part of Seattle REconomy's fundraiser in support of expanding programming to our new Lake City location. If cost is a concern, we encourage you to contact us at [email protected] to discuss options. This class is supported by the Seattle Office of Economic Development (OED) and Seattle Public Utilities (SPU).

ACCESSIBILITY:

• Much of the venue is wheelchair accessible. Some classes may utilize the balcony space, which only has standard-width door access. The facility has an ADA-compliant all-gender restroom.
• Non-English and ASL interpreters are not provided at our classes and events. However, attendees are welcome to bring their own interpreters.
• Please contact us with any accessibility needs or requests.

GETTING THERE:

• By transit: Served by bus route 522 from Roosevelt Station, or route 61 from Northgate Station
• By bike: There are multiple bicycle route options available to the Reuse Commons, and you are welcome to stow your bicycle inside during your visit.
• Car parking: There is a shared asphalt parking lot that fits up to 10 cars. There is additional street parking along Lake City Way NE.