I’ve volunteered to teach woodworking to a group of 4-Hers. Before I start my first class I’ld like to locate some kid sized safety glasses if there is such a thing. Anybody know where to even look for these?
Also should anyone know of a foundation or corporation that has as one of its’ goals teaching woodworking and exposing new people to the craft I would really appreciate their names and contact information.
I’m going to expose them to everything from milling logs to finishing. I plan on taking them on a 2 day tour to see different woodworking businesses, and each of them will have the opportunity to build one or two projects for themselves as well as one or two projects as a community service.
I’m donating some of the lumber and the use of my shop and tools. Each member will have to pay a $10 participant fee, buy some of their own wood, and cover their share of gas and food for any fieldtrip.
What has anyone else done to teach woodworking outside of a formal school setting?
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No safety expert here..
Why not a full face shield.. May be a bit more than glasses but better protection as I see it.. I use one all the time...
Look for better answers than mine...
EDIT; or spelling expert!
Edited 11/22/2005 7:04 pm by WillGeorge
I found kid-sized safety glasses and hearing protection at Lowes. My 3-year-old and 6-year-old are regulars in my shop. They know the rules.
I'll have to try lowes or HD. I don't normally think of them for woodworking stuff as they normally don't have what I need. I do use them a lot for home remodeling and repair though.
You're right a face shield would be better. I will price them and just see how much they are. For kids 12 and under I'm requiring a guardian to be present to assist with the class as I know it would be impossible to give everyone the help and supervision they need by myself.
While not completly woodworking, have you considered habitat for humanity? More carpentry based, but also possibly more home repair related and more likely to be needed later in life if they do not take to furniture making.1 - measure the board twice, 2 - cut it once, 3 - measure the space where it is supposed to go 4 - get a new board and go back to step 1
Face shields do not provide sufficient eye protection - it's possible that things could "sneek in" the sides. I applications where eye protection is needed, one needs safety glasses even when a face shield is used.
If it's just me in the shop, I just use the shield. But if it's an employee, or kids, you want to do it "right".
I agree.. Face shield AND Goggles?I use a face Shields for my 'nasty' work.. I agree dust can get in there but never had a problem with chips....Never can be to safe with a child.. I just love kids! They are something...EDIT:: Well, befot' they Teanagers!
Edited 11/25/2005 11:26 am by WillGeorge
For my son's fifth birthday, I got him his own child-size leather tool belt, an 8-oz hammer, and child-size safety glasses, all from Lee Valley. The have both glasses and goggles - both links below.
http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.aspx?c=2&p=44169&cat=1,42207,42216&ap=1
http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.aspx?c=2&p=31223&cat=1,42207,42216&ap=1
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