There are a lot of ways to have fun in your workshop. One of the best is to work with a child or grandchild. The younger they are the shorter their attention span usually is. Very simple projects that they can help you with are the best for these young woodworkers. Just make sure you keep safety foremost in your thoughts as you work.
You won't get much more simple that this crayon hauler but you will end up with a project the child can enjoy. You will probably need to cut the body but the child can help assemble the wheels, paint and decorate as they like. Maybe even help drill all the holes for the crayons.
The truck is designed to be cut from a construction grade 2 x 4. The wheels are 1 1/4" diameter and can be cut from the pattern or purchased. You can buy the wheels from many craft and woodworking stores. I included a link to where you can buy them online.
I kept the truck in the picture above very simple but you can add fenders, head lights, spare tire, caution light, smoke stacks and anything else you or your youngster can think up. Remember to keep the age of the child in mind when adding parts that could come off and be swallowed.
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Remember to keep the safety of yourself and others in your work shop in your thoughts at all times. Always wear eye and ear protection. Follow all the manufactures warnings that came with your power tools. If I demonstrate something on this web site that you don't feel is safe, don't do it. Your safety is your responsibility. Fingers are handy things, try to keep all of them.
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There are a lot of ways to have fun in your workshop. One of the best is to work with a child or grandchild. The younger they are the shorter their attention span usually is. Very simple projects that they can help you with are the best for these young woodworkers. Just make sure you keep safety foremost in your thoughts as you work.
