Woodworking For Kids: 40 Fabulous, Fun & Useful Things for Kids to Make - Softcover

McGuire, Kevin

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0806904305 ISBN 13: 9780806904306

Publisher: Union Square & Co., 1994

Synopsis

“This nicely illustrated how-to goes beyond wood, glue, and nails to explain woodworking techniques and a variety of tools.”—Booklist. “An attractive, well-organized introduction...[with a] wide variety of toys and games, instruments, and art items that will appeal to boys and girls alike. Numbered step-by-step directions are clear and easy to follow....Sure to be a hit.”—School Library Journal.

About this title

From School Library Journal:

Grade 3-8-An attractive, well-organized introduction. McGuire explains where lumber comes from, describes basic tools and supplies, and covers the fundamentals of safety, stressing the need for adult help. In his discussion of how to use the tools, he includes directions for left-handed youngsters. To help with learning simple construction, he suggests building five basic wood-shop devices: a bench hook, miter box, bit bin, tool box, and a work bench. The remaining projects-each of which lists materials, tools, and a cut list for the sized boards required-include a wide variety of toys and games, instruments, and art items that will appeal to boys and girls alike. Numbered step-by-step directions are clear and easy to follow. Full-color photos of the finished projects, as well as in-progress shots augment the directions. Where necessary, black-and-white, three-dimensional diagrams are provided. A good update to craft sections that is sure to be a hit.
Beth Irish, Orange Public Library, CA
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From Booklist:

Gr. 6-8. This nicely illustrated how-to goes beyond wood glue and nails to explain woodworking techniques and a variety of tools. A selection of projects, numbered to indicate difficulty, follows, including gifts for family and friends and items for pets and for play. The instructions are detailed, and McGuire emphasizes the importance of adult supervision both in helping kids assemble a project and in helping them learn a particular technique. Although McGuire explains size measurements of lumber and includes a list of metric equivalents, he does not discuss rulers and how to read them. Such information would have been helpful, especially for beginning woodworkers. A color photograph of the finished item is included, with some projects also illustrated by exploded-view drawings and photographs demonstrating technique. Children will have fun assembling the projects, but this is definitely a book for kids who have an adult nearby. Christie Sylvester

About this edition

• Publisher: Union Square & Co.
• Publication date: 1994
• ISBN 10: 0806904305
• ISBN 13: 9780806904306
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 160