A little more context on the first prototype I’ve been building…
The first project is a small cedar box.
That may sound simple, but it teaches quite a few foundational skills:
• measuring and marking
• crosscutting
• rip cutting
• fitting parts
• sanding and shaping
• glue-up and assembly
• applying a finish
One thing I’ve been trying to avoid is the typical hobby-kit approach where everything arrives pre-cut and you’re mostly assembling parts.
The goal here is different.
The student starts with material that still needs to be measured, cut, fitted, and shaped, but in a way that’s approachable for someone with little or no experience.
The box is the project, but the real goal is learning the process.
The first project is a small cedar box.
That may sound simple, but it teaches quite a few foundational skills:
• measuring and marking
• crosscutting
• rip cutting
• fitting parts
• sanding and shaping
• glue-up and assembly
• applying a finish
One thing I’ve been trying to avoid is the typical hobby-kit approach where everything arrives pre-cut and you’re mostly assembling parts.
The goal here is different.
The student starts with material that still needs to be measured, cut, fitted, and shaped, but in a way that’s approachable for someone with little or no experience.
The box is the project, but the real goal is learning the process.
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