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Children in the shop
Posted: Sat Nov 08, 2014 8:40 pm
by ryanbp01
I have been thinking lately about when would be a good time to introduce my grandson to woodworking. At what point would be the best time to do this? For the record, he is going to be 3 in April.
BPR
Posted: Sat Nov 08, 2014 9:14 pm
by ibskot
My son was drilling holes with an egg beater drill before he turned 2.
Posted: Sat Nov 08, 2014 10:01 pm
by beeg
ryanbp01 wrote:I have been thinking lately about when would be a good time to introduce my grandson to woodworking. At what point would be the best time to do this? For the record, he is going to be 3 in April.
BPR
BETTER ASK his MOTHER. 
WHAT were ya thinking of starting him with?
Posted: Sun Nov 09, 2014 12:30 pm
by newportcycle
I started my grandchilderen when they were 7 and 5. They didnt like the noise of the power tools very scary to them, so I cut the parts when they werent around and just worked with them on assembly. Our first projects were gluing up the seats for our strip canoe, then they went on later that year to make cutting boards for their grandmother and parents for x-mas. I also had them help from time to time on a cedar strip canoe. My grandaughter, the oldest, liked to run the orbital sander, but her brother was still skittish. As they are getting older they are now asking for me to come up with other projects, probably paddles this winter.
Posted: Sun Nov 09, 2014 2:05 pm
by beeg
Make SURE ya provide HEARING PROTECTION for them.
junior size safety equipment
Posted: Sun Nov 09, 2014 8:22 pm
by e.friedl
Hearing and eye protection for the little guys. Who knows of sources for mini size equipment. My grandson is 6 and I don't know where to get him equipment.
Posted: Sun Nov 09, 2014 9:07 pm
by lightnin
I was given some tools when I was small.
Coping and keyhole saws a hand drill a block plane a hammer is all I remember
when I was in first grade I think because we still had the chicken coop / wood shop
so it was before second grade that's when it was gone.
I don't recall what training I got but my dad did give some instruction.
I was also allowed to use the jigsaw with supervision.
I do remember it was fun.
I think making a Mothers day.... Christmas or Birthday present would be a nice start
If I had kids I wanted to get interested in woodworking.
Posted: Mon Nov 10, 2014 1:31 am
by rpd
e.friedl wrote:Hearing and eye protection for the little guys. Who knows of sources for mini size equipment. My grandson is 6 and I don't know where to get him equipment.
Lee Valley has
Child's Safety Goggles , I got a pair for my grand daughter (age 4) and they fit well.
Posted: Mon Nov 10, 2014 9:53 am
by beeg
Children in the shop
Posted: Mon Nov 10, 2014 10:40 am
by dusty
I believe that the days when you have children n the shop will be some of your most cherished days; some of your fondest memories.
However, the activities that occur in the shop on those days must be tailored to the age and capabilities of those children. Some tools must be put away while other tools are disabled. Common sense must prevail.
It would probably be a good idea to have both parents there on those days.
Doing so might save on later explanations.