This is only loosely related to woodworking but includes the concept that by bubble wrapping our kids (figuratively speaking) we are restricting their intellectual and physical development.  Here is a video of a presentation given by Gever Tulley, author of the book 50 Dangerous Things You Should Let Your Kids Do and founder of The Tinkering School. The video is […]

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I really like the idea behind this kid-sized workmate. Keep the workpiece clamped to keep little hands off the wood when they are sawing, screwing, drilling, chiseling or even nailing. It is when kids (or adults) use one hand to hold the workpiece that injuries happen. Unfortunately, this particular bench is built by someone with […]

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