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Forum topic by MikeUT | posted 07-31-2017 03:23 PM | 648 views | 0 times favorited | 5 replies | ![]() |
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07-31-2017 03:23 PM |
A local Boy Scout troop asked me to teach them the basics of woodworking and help them build a project. It will be easy to teach them the basics through the merit badge requirements. The hard part is deciding on a project. The boys are between 12 and 15 and have little to no experience. I won’t have them use the table saw or any other dangerous tools, just the basics. I’ll have them come over 4-6 times over a few weeks so it doesn’t have to be something that you have to be able to finish in one day. My shop is outfitted fairly well, I don’t think I’m limited by the tools I have. (Table saw, band saw, planer, drum sander, lathe, routers, power/non-powered hand tools.) What type of projects are good for younger teenagers? I’d like it to be something that is fairly easy so they can do most of the work but also something that will last a few weeks. Any input is greatly appreciated. |