Brief Description: Instructions for making fifteen different articles from wood, with information on materials and tools and general directions for any woodworking project. Marc Notes: Reprint. Originally published: Carpentry for children. New York: Sterling Pub. Co., 1959. Publisher Marketing: "All projects have been pretested for school use and are suitable for youngsters." -- Bulletin of National Association of Secondary School Principals.What better way to learn than by doing? This thoughtfully conceived woodworking primer by educator Jerome E. Leavitt makes learning basic carpentry skills enjoyable and rewarding for boys and girls ages 8 and up. With special sections on basic hand tools, squaring a block of wood, and wood finishing, this unique how-to book presents step-by-step instructions for making 15 popular wooden items -- all scaled to the beginner's capabilities: Sailboat, Clock Shelf, Bird Feeder, Candlesticks, Hot Dish Coaster, Towel Holder, Steamboat, Cart, Toy Sled, Birdhouse for a Wren, Book Rack, Shoeshine Kit, Table Lamp, Flower Box, and Tie Rack. Carefully planned to appeal to young woodworkers, each project includes clear, simple directions, enhanced by clean, accurate diagrams and attractive line drawings. New carpenters will beam with pride and accomplishment at having constructed useful, tangible objects to keep or to give as presents to parents or friends. Author: Leavitt, Jerome EPublisher: Dover PublicationsBinding: PaperbackPub Date: 1986-04-01BISAC: Juvenile Fiction / GeneralSubjects: Woodwork|Juvenile literature|CarpentryWeight: 0.33 lbsISBN: 9780486250571ASIN: -SKU: SP-9780486250571
