Solid Ground’s Ag Mechanics classes are open for registration. Class dates, topics, and signup links are below. All classes are $25 unless otherwise marked.
Tool Sharpening I
Learn how to properly maintain and sharpen your hand tools. Bring in your hand tools: Clippers, hand hoes, harvest knives, shovels, scuffle hoes, and more! You will learn the basic concepts of sharpening and how to properly sharpen “light” tools such as pruners to “heavy” tools such as shovels. We will provide files to work with and go over regular care to get the most out of your tools. (lunch will be provided)
Join us for this next level tool sharpening training. This class will focus on introducing you to using power tools, such as a bench grinder, to sharpen heavy tools AND serve as a chance for you to bring your own tools that have been a challenge to sharpen. Together we will workshop these challenges so you can leave with a properly sharpened tool! We recommend attending this course if you already have some knowledge of tool sharpening, or if you took our Tool Sharpening I training, since we will dive right into the hands-on training. (lunch will be provided)
Learn the basics of troubleshooting and how repair the small engines you use on your farm! This is a course for beginners, going over how small engines work and basic maintenance. We cover both 2 stroke and 4 stroke gas engines. This classis a prerequisite to our 2 stroke and 4 stroke small engine repair courses. Food will be provided.
Gain hands-on experience working on 4-stroke engines; string trimmers, walk behind tillers, log splitters and more. Bring your own engines and we can troubleshoot any problems you’ve been having or walk through how to take the engine apart and maintain your machine. We recommend attending this course if you already have some knowledge of how engines work, or if you took our Small Gas Engine Basics Course, since we will dive right into the hands-on training. (Dinner will be provided)
Intro to safe chainsaw operation. Students will learn about PPE, work area safety, basic saw maintenance, chain sharpening, and how to develop a felling plan. Each student will have a chance to fell their own tree. You may bring your own saw or use one that will be provided by the instructor. (Lunch will be provided)
Gain hands-on experience taking apart a 2-stroke engine; chainsaws, lawn mowers, pumps and more. Learn how to diagnose some of the common problems you may encounter. Bring your own machines and we can troubleshoot any problems you’ve been having or show you how to take the engine apart. We recommend attending this course if you already have some knowledge of how engines work, or if you took our Small Gas Engine Basics Course, since we will dive right into the hands-on training. (Dinner will be provided)
