Woodworking Tools For Children
How many young children have you seen pick up their fathers or a friends tools? With Christmas just around the corner, what would be a better gift than their own tools. Tools for children are not much different than the ones that adults use. The only real difference is the size.
A young child does not need expensive or a lot of tools to start out with. The tools just need to be sturdy and small enough that they are able to have a secure grip on them.
The most important tools to have are: •
Lightweight child size hammer
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10’ Retractable Measuring Tape-this will also be helping them learn measurements that will come in handy in later years at school
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Screwdriver Set-this should include both flat and Phillip screwdrivers in different sizes and lengths
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Small sanding block that will fit the child’s hand
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Small compact level would be a handy little item for them to have also.
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Small nail set so a child can learn this process at an early age
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Small keyhole saw with a fine and rough blade
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Child size safety glasses
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Gloves for when handling rough wood
There are other items that could be purchased such as a tool belt or a tool box. Another item that might be handy would be a small bench vise. There are also 1
many books on the market that has small projects for a child to make.
These items should get a child started learning to make wood items. Teaching a child safety rules is very important also. Books can be purchased that is written for children to understand about safety.
There are many kits on the market directed for children of many ages. The carpentry kit is one that consists of tools that are just like the tools that a grownup uses but in a smaller version which will fit a childs hands. They have tools such as a hammer, saw, pliers, screwdrivers, clamps, nails, and pencils, among other items. Sometimes it is easier and less expensive to buy a kit then to purchase each item individually.
Tools would be a great gift for a boy or girl. Working with tools will teach them a skill to have for life and help their coordnation. If a regular set of tools is not what you are looking for there are many other kits on the market. A child can start working with wood by the small kits available for putting planes, animals, and cars together. These kits will require them to punch the pieces out then attach them by following the instructions. They are quite easy to assemble and will give a child the feeling of accomplishment. This would give a child of the feel of wood in their hands before advancing to the tools.
If wood is not an interest to a child there are many other options available on the market. Gardening and painting are two other options. Open the world to creativity for a child and watch the joy as they learn.
Owen Jones, the author of this article writes on several subjects, but is currently involved with the Black and Decker Power Tools. If you would like to know more or check out great offers, please go to our website at Woodworking Power Tools.