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No Workshop? No Problem! 5 Places Where Families Can Do Hand-Tool Woodworking at Home (Even the Kitchen Table)
The misconception I encounter most often about woodworking with children is people picturing big dangerous power tools and sawdust flying all over the place. They ask, “Where can I do woodworking? Do I need a workshop?” No, you don’t! The projects in Hammer Saw Drill use hand tools only—no power tools. That means you don't need a dedicated workshop or a garage full of expensive equipment. With a sturdy work surface and a few simple safety habits, your family can build project

Jennie Lou Harriman
Aug 183 min read


Lattice or Paint Sticks?
You can purchase lattice in the moulding department of lumber stores. It usually comes in a minimum of six-foot lengths. Or you can buy a...

Jennie Lou Harriman
Aug 16, 20222 min read


Vice, Clamps, Miter Box: Keep That Wood Still
Using hand tools is fun for adults and children. It’s easy to stay safe when you teach kids to follow the top two woodworking safety...

Jennie Lou Harriman
Aug 18, 20214 min read


5 Tips for Choosing the Right Wood for Your Kid’s Woodworking Projects
Ready to start a woodworking project with your kids, but not quite sure what wood to buy? Don't get lost in the lumber aisle. Use these 5...

Jennie Lou Harriman
Nov 15, 20182 min read


Beginner's Guide to the Essential Tools & Supplies You Need for Woodworking With Kids
Are you excited to start woodworking with your kids, but at a loss for where to begin? Do you find yourself staring at endless aisles of...

Jennie Lou Harriman
Nov 15, 20185 min read
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