How to Create a Kit for a Woodworker

For a beginner, choose a project such as a bird feeder or birdhouse.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Brushes
• Woodworking Patterns
• Paints
• Wood Sealer
• Lumber
• Drafting Compasses
• Phillips Screwdrivers
• T Squares
• Carpenter's Glue
• Carpenter's Pencils
• Chalk Line
• Combination Squares
• Combination Squares
• Electric Screwdrivers
• Handsaws
• Sandpaper
• Slotted Screwdrivers
• Table Saws
• Sandpaper

1. Select a pattern. A good pattern will have the amount of lumber needed for the project and a list of tools and supplies needed. A pattern with actual-size drawings is the best for a beginner.

2. Purchase tools needed to complete project. If you are buying for someone who already does some woodworking, you might check with a family member on tools already on hand.

3. Include a gift certificate for lumber from a favorite lumber store if this is a gift.

4. Add a few extras - carpenter's pencil, chalk line, T-square, sandpaper, level, compass, handsaw, wood glue, Phillips-head and flat-head screwdrivers.

5. Include paints, brushes and wood sealer if needed to the complete project.

6. Present the gift in a toolbox.

[Danarax]

on 2/2/2009 Check out my "How to Build a Bird House Article"