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The Kids' Building Workshop. Start with the essentials - the proper way to drive a nail, or drill a hole, the importance of measuring (and measuring again!) – and you’ll be ready to tackle it all.
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Youth will develop skills that wood-workers use, such as measuring, squaring & es cutting a board, driving nails, and using clamps and screws. It is suggested that all youth begin with this guide to be grounded in the basics of woodworking. (c 2002)
This item may be purchased for $3.00 through the Utah State 4-H Office by calling Extension
Publications at 435-797-2251.
Woodworking Wonders 2 - Making The Cut
Youth will measure, cut, sand, drill, use advanced hand and power tools, apply paint, and use bolts and staples. (c 2002)
This item may be purchased for $3.00 through the Utah State 4-H Office by calling Extension
Publications at 435-797-2251.
Woodworking Wonders 3 - Nailing It Together
Youth will practice measuring angles, cutting dado and rabbet joints; use a circular saw, a table saw and a radial arm saw; smooth lumber with a hand planer; and learn to sand and stain wood. (c 2002)
This item may be purchased for $3.00 through the Utah State 4-H Office by calling Extension
Publications at 435-797-2251.
Woodworking Wonders 4- Finishing Up
Specific woodworking skills include using a router, portable planer and jointer; making a blind mortise and tenon joint; making dovetail joints; and experimenting with adhesives and various chemical wood strippers. (c 2002)
This item may be purchased for $3.00 through the Utah State 4-H Office by calling Extension
Publications at 435-797-2251.
Woodworking Wonders - Helper's Guide
This guide provides the helper with a variety of group activities that will help youth broaden their understanding of the basic woodworking concepts. A number of ideas for additional woodworking activities are included. (c 2002)
This item may be purchased for $3.00 through the Utah State 4-H Office by calling Extension
Publications at 435-797-2251.
