Xander (my oldest, 5th grade) is doing a research project on woodworking. He decided that part of his research needed to be practical and so we have covered tool usage, technique, and safety. In addition, he wanted to build a project. Mitchell, of course didn’t want to be left out.
We decided on a simple traditional toolbox or caddie. The kids saw pieces and sanded them. They did some hand plane work and finished the boxes themselves. I think they are pretty pleased with the results though I think they now expect to take some of my tools for their toolboxes.
