Day: December 2, 2017
Working on a woodworking project with your kids can be a fantastic way to spend time with them. Sharing your passion for this hobby is also a great way to jumpstart their skills and give them the opportunity to practice. There are so many options for furniture plans, toys and wood building projects for kids that require a broad range of skills and tools. Here are three easy and cool wood projects that will start them on their way.
What better first project is there than a toolbox.
1×6, at least 24″
1×4, at least 24″
3/4″ doweling
1 1/4″ nails
3/4″ nails
wood glue
Painting or varnishing the assembled toolbox is a great way to personalize it.
Making a frame and including it with a special photo can make a great gift. The following plan works great for a 5×7 photo. If you need a bigger one adjust the sizes accordingly.
8.5″x11″ piece of construction paper
1″x2″ furring strips
wood glue
1 1/2″ nails
stapler
A great way of learning bigger concepts is to do hands-on projects. This boat can show the basics of how historical paddleboats function. It is a great example of a cool wood project and is also a fun toy to play with whether in a pool, lake or bathtub!
1″x4″ wood, at least 8″
1/4″ wood pieces for the paddle
Rubber Bands
Wood Glue
Safety is always paramount when working with tools, but when there are children in the shop, you must be even more deliberate with your safety considerations. Proper eyewear and using the provided guards on power tools are two examples that are a must when building wood projects with and for kids.
When you pick a project, consider the required skills but from there have your kids choose the one that gets them excited! There are plenty of options for great toys, cool wood projects and even some easy furniture plans they can try their hand at.
Have fun creating!