Archive for November 15th, 2009
As with any other crafting project we begin, the aspiring woodworker needs certain woodworking tools to accomplish his task and make a beautiful finished piece. No one (hopefully) starts a project without first researching the basic tools and equipment to finish it properly and more easily.
A few of the basic tools needed in a woodworker’s workshop would include a variety of power saws, each of which serves a different purpose. These would include a table saw, a miter saw, a scroll saw, a jig saw – to name a few. Another handy tool is a router. Planers and sanders are very necessary. And let’s not forget the small hand tools, such as hammers, screwdrivers, drills, chisels, jigs, planes, and hand saws. Of course, a woodworking lathe is a great asset to a woodworker.
I’m quite sure an avid woodworker would find many, many more woodworking tools to add to his/her workshop. (How about one of those large all-in-one pieces of machinery for working with wood?)
There are any number of kid’s crafts that will keep your children busy, yet entertained. When considering projects, it is important to be sure that these projects are safe for them. Kids left alone just do not realize the danger of doing certain things. While we know we cannot watch youngsters all of the time, and we know that kids will experiment, we must do our best to teach them safety.
Just recently, two youngsters decided to mix vinegar and baking soda. (If you’ve ever used this combination to clear your drains, you know what happens.) I do not know what they were attempting to create, but as I understand it, the two kids put the vinegar and baking soda in a large container and nothing happened. They then decided to put the two products in a smaller bottle and shake it. This caused the bottle to explode, causing damage to the face of the one boy – a lesson learned the hard way.