kids

  1. Bird Feeder Hanger

    Bird Feeder Hanger

    Tim Merrill guides a youngster as he threads the cord to hang his bird feeder
  2. JOAT

    Kids Do-it-yourself Wooden Treasure Chest

    http://www.bconnex.net/~zirgo/treasure/treasure.html I don't care what the article title is, it looks like a treasure chest, a kid will put his/her "treasures" in it, ergo, it's a treasure chest. It wouldn't bother me to hhave a kid use a got glue gun to put one totether. Some them how to...
  3. pslamp32

    Kids playdeck...help!

    So I thought I'd build my son a little playdeck / swing / slide. I built the deck about 4.5' off the ground and the deck is about 8'X8'. I used 4 posts which are 4X4s and the deck 'framing' (not sure if this is the proper wording) is made from 2X6s. I added 3 - 2X6 joists and the framing is...
  4. R

    Woodworking for kids ages 13-17

    MAKE AND PLAY A WOODROW A Woodrow is a one-of-a-kind instrument similar to a dulcimer; it sounds like a banjo. Teens can make a Woodrow in two hours with help from instructor Dan Williams, then learn to tune and play it in the next two-hour class. Aug. 1 and Aug. 8, 5pm-7pm Cost: $115-$140...
  5. WoodWrangler

    Play Table for my kids (WIP)

    Well, I started this over a month ago but it has sat idle since then ... until this past weekend. I started working on it again. It's main made with scraps found around the shop -- white oak, brazillian cherry, hickory (and who knows what else I'll use). In the end it will be a table for my...
  6. J

    Who's bringing kids to the picnic ?

    Hey all, I'll be at the picnic with SWMBO and my two girls, ages 5 & 8. My wife was wondering how many other people are bringing their kids, and what their ages are. Jimmy:-) ps. It's my first picnic and I'm really looking forward to it.:icon_thum
  7. Mike Davis

    Making things for kids

    I like making things for my kids. It gives me a great feeling to know they love something I made and gives them a sense of family history that I never had. This is the Little Engine that Could from the Little Golden Book. It was one of my first daughter's favorite books when she was two. She...
  8. johnpipe108

    Wooden Toys & Happy Kids

    I made my first wooden toy cars, from Wayne L. Kadar's "101 Outstanding Wooden Toy and Children's Furniture Projects." As may be seen, my grandson Nathan is very happy with his first wooden car. My grand-daughter Clara told me how much Nathan liked his car, and wanted one too, so I gave...
  9. Travis Porter

    Kids workbench

    Here is a shot of the bench I built for my 2 girls. It still isn't quite done, but they were worrying me enough that I did have it usable well before the oldest's birthday party in early December as she got a tool set. I used some spare casters that I had already and got the vises on...
  10. Travis Porter

    Kids tool set

    I am looking for a good kids tool set. Has to have a hammer, maybe a saw, maybe a prybar, and a few other things, not completely sure what. I would like it to have a case, but that isn't an absolute. Primary thing is it has to be a real set of tools (not plastic) just kid sized. Anyone know...
  11. DaveO

    Kids chalkboard table

    A while ago DavidF posted a Project request on behalf of a coworker of his. http://www.ncwoodworker.net/forums/showthread.php?t=8841 He didn't have time in his busy schedule of fine woodworking to make it :lol::lol: I took on the project, because it looked fun and was going to a good cause. I...
  12. T

    Kids workbench finished

    Well I am almost finished. I still have to clean up the vises, but I am not going to put them on yet anyway. Here is a few before and after pics.
  13. W

    Table and Chairs for Kids

    Thanks for all the help I got from friends on this forum. I finished the pieces just in time for Christmas for a friend's two kids. I learned a lot from making the pieces. Happy holidays.
  14. DaveO

    Kids Adirondack chair WIP

    I have started working on the child size Adirondack chair for my wife to give as a gift and one for my daughter (to avoid the melt-down when she sees it). The prototype mock up to get dimensions and shapes: The dry fit and trying to visualize how the back's curve will be cut...
  15. F

    First tools for kids

    My son periodically helps me with projects around the house and for his birthday I decided to get him a starter tool kit. A google search, directed me to, who else, WOODCRAFT. This kit can be added to as needed but, at just $14.95, it's a great start. He loves having his own toolbag and...
  16. F

    Kids Making It contest

    Hi, Some of you may have heard of the Kids Making (KMI) program in Wilmington. Sapwood, Stevecoles have written about KMI (www.kidsmakingit.org) on this site. Well, KMI's Program Director (Jimmy Pierce) and some of our volunters will be at the picnic and thought it would be fun to hold a...
  17. SteveColes

    Kids making it

    Would all of our members who are also associated with Kid Making it. either reply tomthis read or send me a PM. I would like to find out if there are any special services that we can provide. For instance Photo Albums can be created groups in addition to you personel Album. Special forums and...

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