2007-06-07 06:54:22 · 9 answers · asked by ? 7 in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
Do you enjoy it? Do you or loved one have a shop they hang around in? Do they show an interest in the tools and what is going on?
Even though I followed Dad into auto mechanics, I got some instruction in woodwork too. My dad and his brother got started in their dad's cabinet shop. After Granddad died, my uncle took over.
As they worked, I would often be found using a sand block on a piece of wood or hammering different size nails into another. I was totally forbidden to use the electric tools but I would watch them as they used the table saw, drill press, and lathe. Under supervision, I was shown how to use a saw, a brace and drill, and a square.
You can do some small projects together as his skills improve later on .
2007-06-07 08:27:28 · answer #1 · answered by ladymech62 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Teach them early if they really have an interest in it. This way they will develop better skills and craftsmanship. Don't judge their work too critically, encourage them and explain what could be done better. Show them, let them try again and move on the the next project.
If they mess it up, either let them try again or let them move on. The idea is to allow them to continue the interest and gradually learn the skills on their own. Encourage them all the way, that is the answer.
2007-06-07 07:03:54 · answer #2 · answered by Lee P 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wait until highschool; your child could get hurt by some of the tools used for cutting wood. You love your child, right?? Hehe...
2007-06-07 07:01:19 · answer #3 · answered by Hmm... 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't see the problem of teaching them some of the safer techniques until they get to high school.
2007-06-07 06:57:32 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
early
2007-06-07 06:57:51 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
three and four years old right now hammering nails...no blades yet though. (They want to build their own club house like their cousins)
(yes they are small light hammers! Geez!)
(boo boos? Yep... but they learn quick)
2007-06-07 07:00:38 · answer #6 · answered by avengress 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as soon as they can be taught to safely handle tools,
2007-06-07 07:24:23 · answer #7 · answered by rich2481 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes its the rit thing to do if u want her togo to a good colleg .
it prepares her
2007-06-07 06:58:02 · answer #8 · answered by asal b 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my kid's were pounding nails in 2x4's at age 3...............
2007-06-07 14:21:22 · answer #9 · answered by James k 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋