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I received a call from the IBTC: “Could you help out – our joinery instructor is off and we need some cover?” “Starting when?” I asked. “How about this coming Monday?” came the reply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We settled on a two week stint, as I was not wanting to get tied in for too long – after all, I have some projects to complete, and a boat to build!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, two weeks ago, Sylvia dropped me off at Victory Gate after my Monday morning GP surgery, with the tool chest I had made just over a year ago, and I walked in to my alma mater, excited and just a little apprehensive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nine students, who had done three weeks of joinery before ‘lockdown’ and had now been back a week … a quick round of introductions, and it’s back to work!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It was lovely to be back in Boathouse 4, and I had a great time. I think the students gained some benefit from my limited experience and modest knowledge, which I managed to spread over the two weeks!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I even practiced and demonstrated some saw sharpening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Look after your tools and your tools will look after you. Stewart here is taking 5 minutes to carefully sharpen his saw blade with a triangular file. That will keep it in good condition for weeks to come. #tools #joinery #woodwork #woodenboats #boatbuilding #Portsmouth<\/a><\/p>

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