I clutch the head tightly with the claw and strain to pry the nail out of the flesh leaving an open wound. Sometimes it splinters even more. The bent nails must be hammered from the opposite side in order to be removed. Reclaimed wood is …
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Woodshop Update
I’ve been teaching woodshop for over 8 months now and thought it was probably time for a little update. YES!!! ALL MY STUDENTS STILL HAVE ALL THEIR FINGERS!! Long story short. I like it. I didn’t really know what to think when I was getting …
Read MoreTeaching Wood Shop
“Working on my carpentry skills – wanna be like the Master!” I just became the “Industrial Technology” teacher at Clute Intermediate and I’m excited about the possibilities! As a former Social Studies teacher who has very little experience in wood shop, I never imagined myself …
Read MoreJr High Shop Class Ingenuity
Last night I woke Miranda and the kids up @ 11pm. I had no idea the power saw could be heard in the back of the house – besides, it was just 2 quick cuts. . .well. . . that was a mistake. Anyway, we’re …
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