Paperback: 194 pages
Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform; First Edition edition (November 1, 2013)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1494237946
ISBN-13: 978-1494237943
Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 0.4 x 11 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
Best Sellers Rank: #167,431 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #4 in Books > Children's Books > Activities, Crafts & Games > Crafts & Hobbies > Woodworking #114 in Books > Children's Books > Science, Nature & How It Works > Experiments & Projects #208 in Books > Crafts, Hobbies & Home > Home Improvement & Design > How-to & Home Improvements > Woodworking > Projects
Woodshop 101 for Kids provides an in depth explanation of different tools, their uses and the proper way to utilize them. It includes 21 Woodworking LESSONS, with clear instructions, not just projects. Much more than just a collection of projects, this book lays a solid foundation for advanced woodworking skills. The book is heavily and clearly illustrated and very well written. It is an excellent book for a parent who wishes to teach basic woodworking to their child, but may not be confident in their own skills. By adhering to the methods in this book, even a parent with moderate skills can successfully teach their child the basics.If I had one complaint (and it really is a minor one) it would be that some of the designs of the projects are a little outdated, but the skills they utilize are invaluable.If you want to enjoy the hobby of Woodworking, whether you are a novice or expert, I would highly recommend this book for as a lesson planteaching basic skills.
I absolutely love this book! As a dad, I am always wanting to spend more time with my girls ( other than just playing tea parties:). My girls and I built a couple of projects and they loved "doing woodworking like Daddy". This will be a great gift for my buddies who want their kids to get involved in their hobbies. Really fun memory makers! The author needs to write a part 2 before we run out of projects!
This book is a great to use as an elective class for homeschoolers. It has lessons that teach about wood, tools etc. as well as fun projects. My kids love it doing the lessons with their father.
Nothing baffles me quite so much as the electronics addiction that is prevalent amongst today’s generation, and believe me, I’m not electronics ignorant – it’s not a “sour grapes” analogy. Much of my childhood was spent doing things, rather than looking at things that do things.Craig Stevens has the cure with his book Woodshop 101 for Kids.From the standpoint of a seasoned craftsman, Stevens reveals the steps to awakening the time honored – and long lost – craft of woodworking in young people. Simple, easy to complete woodworking projects will captivate your young craftsman. As an experienced Dad, Stevens has road tested woodworking projects on his own brood. There’s some great photography of his own children, woodworking whizzes Katie, Nick and Jack. The crafts portion of the book includes fun items such as the Peg Game, Marshmallow Catapult and Doll Cradle. The girls are not forgotten here!These ultimate teaching moments are packed full of plenty of background information about topics such as tools, wood grains, and the skills of accurate measurement. Apparently, I’m using a hammer incorrectly, but that is going to change now that I’ve seen Stevens’ diagram of the proper technique. Admittedly, I’m also a bit frightened by power tools, but the book made me feel like I could handle it safety and efficiently. No extra charge for confidence building!You don’t have to know the difference between coniferous and deciduous trees to do the crafts, but it sure doesn't hurt. The end of each chapter includes added activities really make this book the gateway to fun for everyone involved.
My son is almost ready to begin some of these projects. He can use tape measure, screw driver, straight edge, and hammer. I appreciate the photos, diagrams, and explicit instructions. We are going to enjoy this book for several years.
My husband, a woodworker, tried to go through this book with our boys. The first several lessons were okay, but overall, he thought the instructions were not very clear.
As a woodworking teacher I now have 7 or more different books on introducing woodworking to kids. This book is by far the best.
I read through this and then gave it to my son so he can teach basic skills and safety in the shop to his sons. I think it is great.
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