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Introducing your children to woodworking

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How to get your little ones enthused about building their own projects

A few tool suggestions for beginners

  • A solid work station is essential for getting kids started.
  • Clear softwood is an easy-going choice for beginners; even dried branches make excellent workpieces.
  • Japanese saws are highly effective, but supervise their use with beginners.
  • Stiff-bladed utility saws are easier for beginners to use than thinner, double-sided flush-trimming saws.
  • A spokeshave is an excellent introductory tool for kids. Smoothing planes are easy to handle.
  • Decorative punches can make it easy to stamp wood and leather; use them with a ball-peen hammer.

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