Good hand tools are expensive, and if treated right can last for generations. But what can you once a handle starts to split, splinter or the tool has started to rust? Learn how to restore old hand tools and to maintain the ones that you have so that they last for years to come.

Drew Turketo from Make Haste Farm loves the process of restoring old hand tools and is keen to share his techniques. Transform that old hoe head from a rusted relic to reliable addition to your garden and shed.

This workshop will cover: basic rust treatment, sharpening, wooden handle restoration or replacement and the correct care and storage of tools. We’ll mainly be focusing on gardening implements such as spades, hoes and small hand tools like hammers and hatchets.
If you have a tool that you’d like to work on during the workshop please bring it in.
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Please kindly note that tickets cannot be transferred to other workshops. You are welcome to pass your ticket on to another person.
Please observe good hygiene and social distancing during this workshop and do not attend if you have been feeling unwell. If you are sick and need to cancel, please contact us for a refund.
Please note that in the event of community transmission of COVID-19 in the ACT region the Canberra Environment Centre reserves the right to either adapt or cancel the event and refund all ticketholders at our discretion.
Accessibility: the Canberra Environment Centre has an accessibility ramp and spacious indoor area. The CEC has two regular sized toilet cubicles. For all accessibility enquiries please contact us 6248 0885 sustainability@canberraenvironment.org
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