CONTENTS 10 14 16 Time to Make Wood in the World Wood Up Close Working Wood Make It Craft Stick Structure 12 From Tree to Timber Recycle Rework Make It Sign Up 18 Home Sweet Home 20 Float the Boat Play It Shape It Making Music Make IT Birdhouse Glossary 30 Learning More 31 Index 22 24 26 28 32
TIME TO Take a piece of wood and fashion it into something useful or beautiful or both Wood is an amazing material that can be endlessly reused In this book we look at ways to use woodworking skills from using popsicle sticks to making a birdhouse A MAKER MOVEMENT The maker movement is all about learning through hands on real world experience Working with wood is part of the maker movement A makerspace is a place where people can gather to share resources knowledge and work on projects Try new things and create new possibilities Use your imagination practical skills and spirit of adventure to become a woodworker NEW FROM OLD Become part of a centuries old tradition of craftspeople who have enjoyed the process of carpentry to make best use of wood At its most basic wood can be used for strength in providing support in construction It can also be shaped into simple or elaborate furniture Woodworking helps you to develop both vour practical and creative skills Wood comes from a living tree When part of a tree is cut down the wood is no longer living However you can make it live by reshaping and forming it into something ne Treat it with wonder Marvel at its structure and properties Create and make something
WHAT DO YOU NEED All you need is a willingness to try and to learn as you work You will also need to follow safety guidelines You will need pieces of wood and some basic tools You do not need to buy new wood Be a true maker and source material from recycled and discarded wood Work with friends to share your skills and ideas If something does not go according to plan rethink it Learn through experimentation mistakes often lead to exciting new ideas Use your creativity as you design Use your math skills when measuring Use your scientific understanding and wonder as you appreciate this extraordinary natural material SAFETY O Wood is a strong material To shape or cut it you need sharp tools Observe the safety guidelines see page 10 whenever you work with wood It is essential to use such tools only when a responsible adult is supervising Always remember to wash your hands after collecting wood Working on wood projects is a great team activity You get to share your ideas and
