Using a Planer – Woodworking Video
What a planer is used for:
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Woot Deal – Tools!
Woot is an online, deal of the day site. Their deal is only available for one day. I check it out everyday. The shipping is always $5, no matter what. Today's deal are these tool sets, all for $9.99 each. I thought I'd let my readers know. These would make a great Christmas gift for a boy. Bt
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The Birdhouse Table
Jeff made this for me several years ago. Because it stays on our front porch it needs to be re-painted every couple of years. I usually change the colors of the bird houses every time I paint. We've actually had birds nest in them. This would be a great project for a teen boy. :) &n
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Lawn Mowing Tips
Tools for the trade: Always check with Amazon for comprtitive pricing before you buy, many times you can get free shipping.
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Sharpening Scissors – A Money Making Skill
Once you have invested in a good pair of scissors you'll want to take good care of them. With use and time they will need to be sharpened. Being able to sharpen your own scissors (and knives) is a valuable skill to have. Blade sharpening can be a profitable skill for boys, how many homemakers g
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Types of Scissors
If you have ever taken one of my sewing classes you've heard me stress the rule of NOT cutting paper (or anything else) with fabric scissors. Fabric scissors should be saved (hidden away from children and men who want to cut EVERYTHING but fabric) in a safe place and only used for fabric. Have yo
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Tape Measure Masters
How to Read a Tape Measure BOYS! As a girl, I just shake my head in confusion about how boys think. Our son Josh loved to tear a part things and put them back together. I can't tell you how many times Jeff and I would go to bed at night and tell Josh, "Please don't electrocute yourself
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Carpentry Books for Boys
Housebuilding for Children Step-By-Step Guides For Houses Children Can Build Themselves A favorite of kids and parents since the 1970s, Housebuilding for Children offers step-by-step illustrated instructions for building six different houses with a description of the necessary tool
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Nuts, Bolts and Chess
Here is a great way to help your kids learn the names and sizes of nuts and bolts (and work on motor skills for younger hands), AND make a chess set. I LOVE THIS! Take the kids to the hardware store and let them find what they need. How to Play Chess 10 Tips to Beco
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