Have you ever wanted to make something with wood? Woodworking is a valuable skill for a hobby, household repairs, or even a career. Learn about types of wood, uses for various kinds of wood, how to make connections and joints, safety tips, common tools and project ideas from the very simple to impressive! Develop an understanding of fiber products from the forest. Learn about and develop responsible attitudes toward the science, engineering, technology and math behind the woodworking process. Learn about environmental protection and the wise use of natural resources.
🍀 Identify woodworking tools and their functions
🍀 Demonstrate safety techniques
🍀 Learn about potential careers
🍀 Understand how to use a bill of materials
🍀 Understand the uses for different types of lumber
🍀 Learn what a miter cut is and why you would use it
🍀 Understand different sanding techniques
🍀 Select a proper finish
🍀 Be able to spot a safe work area
🍀 Learn the different qualities of woods
🍀 Measure and mark boards
🍀 Use a hammer to pound and pull nails
🍀 Identify types of nails
🍀 Properly use wood glue
🍀 Construct a butt joint
🍀 Learn proper painting techniques
🍀 Enhance your knowledge and use of power tools
🍀 Learn about hinges, hasps, and flush plates
🍀 Use clamps properly
🍀 Make a dowel joint
🍀 Make a dado joint Use various types of stains
🍀 Learn to use a T-bevel
🍀 Understand how to enlarge scale drawn plans
🍀 Learn the proper use of laminated woods
🍀 Know the grades of plywood
Online Resources & Websites
🍀 Shop 4-H Curriculum - Woodworking
🍀 Woodworking Project Information Sheet
Source: http://www.uwyo.edu/4-h/projects/expressive-arts/woodworking.html
🍀 Johnson County 4-H, 4-H Wood Science Project
🍀 Do it Yourself Woodworking Projects