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MarilynW
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Posted: May 08 2007 at 8:30am \| IP Logged

My boys are really interested in woodworking and want to do some projects over the summer and next year. This year they did some of the Hearthsong projects - treasure chest and toolbox.

Does anyone have some good ideas for books/kits? The boys will be 8 in the summer.

Also - dh does not have a tool room or garage workshop. Can you share ideas for how to practically do woodwork - do I need to get some kind of junior tool bench in the basement?

Thanks

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Posted: May 08 2007 at 8:53am \| IP Logged

Marilyn,
Do you have a Lowe's nearby? This may not be the woodworking that you are thinking of, but one Saturday a month they have a workshop for kids, and it is FREE! They supply aprons, safety goggles and the tools, as well as the project - bird house, race car, etc. My nephews are 10 and 7 and really enjoy those project days.

We have one here in Manassas, and they do it the second Saturday of the month.

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Posted: May 08 2007 at 9:43am \| IP Logged

Lowes is great, and Home Depot does them, too.
I have seen some nice woodworking kits at Toys R Us in the past, but not recently.
I think the tool bench is a great idea!

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Posted: May 15 2007 at 4:24pm \| IP Logged

Know this may be a little late...

I just found out about the coolest books for whittling/ wood carving!
Chris Lubkemann is the author,
Little book of Whittling
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Whittling Twigs and branches.

All you need is a pocket knife for this.

This guy is a REAL artist! You will be amazed.

These are available through amazon.

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Posted: May 15 2007 at 4:29pm \| IP Logged

Clarissa,

THANKS for posting these:
The Little Book of Whittling: Passing Time on the Trail, on the Porch and Under the Stars and Whittling Twigs and Branches: Unique Bird, Flowers, Trees and More from Easy to Find Wood look like they'd be great for our camping adventures this summer. Thomas (8-1/2) will SOOOOO love doing this and then Maggie can paint 'em! THANKS!

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Posted: May 15 2007 at 4:39pm \| IP Logged

Thanks for the ideas. I will get organized and call my local Home Depot or Lowes and dh will take the boys. Our only problem is that there are often sports on Sat mornings.

I will look at the books mentioned. Also researching the book "Woodworking for Kids" recommended in Montessori catalogs - and some of the things in Emmanuel Books catalog.

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