This week are exploring Woodworking for our projects of the week!
Measuring Up: Level I – Get started in woodworking by selecting a project helper and setting up a safe place to work. Covers ear and eye protection and these tools: a ruler or tape measure, a square, saws, an electric drill, clamps, a screwdriver, a hammer, and sand paper. Build and finish a project of your choice.
Making the Cut, Level 2 – Select a wood project that shows off your new skills with a T-level, a miter box, a wood chisel, a hand jig saw, a scroll saw, a staple gun, and a power sander. Learn more about the different species of wood.
Nailing it Together, Level 3 – Youth practice measuring angles, cutting dado and rabbet joints; using a circular saw, a table saw and a radial arm saw; smoothing lumber with a hand planer; and sanding and staining wood.
Finishing Up, Level 4 – Challenge yourself to learn hand-cut dovetail, mortise and tenon joints. Use a power router, various planers, and a power jointer to create a project of your choice. Learn about veneer, common adhesives, stripping, and repairing.
Learn more these and other projects at: https://projectcentral.ohio4h.org/