Woodworking

Woodworking Grade 5

For the students and parents of our fifth grade woodworking class

In fifth grade, students learn to carve an egg using a professional carving knife.If time allows, they can carve an egg stand or other projects once their egg is competed.

The American Boy's Handy Book

Parts of this book are of course outdated. There is a sexist emphasis on boys and exclusion of girls that is inappropriate today. There is the naive patriotism and nationalisism undertone so typical of empire-building eras. On the other hand, the book is filled with practical ideas from a simpler age. It is ideal for parents and teachers who work to preserve the best of childhood--wonder, imagination, free exploration, discovery and adventure.

Rick Toone, Luthier

If your music is art, if your vision is unique, Rick Toone will shape the wood, bend the metal, solder the connections to give you the tool to let your beast run wild.

Guidelines for Avoiding Wood From Endangered Forests

The world’s forests are in crisis. Earth’s forest ecosystems have experienced an unprecedented rate of destruction and degradation, most of which has occurred in the last 200 years. This authoritative report list endangered woods to avoid as well as options for substitution.

Toxic Woods, HSE Sheet 30

Due to excessive corporate influence on the US government, it is often difficult to get reliable, government-sponsored information on the health hazards of wood. Most European governments are far ahead in both information and regulation. This overview is printed by the government of Great Britain.

Ezequiel Stracquadaini Guitarmaking Techniques

Ezequiel demonstrates modern Spanish guitar making techniques.

Guitarmaking

A collection of videos demonstrating various guitar making techniques.

Steve Dickie Guitarmaking Techniques

Steve, a Canadian guitarmaker, uses construction techniques similar to those described in the classic book, Guitarmaking, Tradition and Technology, by Cumpiano and Natelson.

Photos from 2006 wodworking classes

The following photos show students from grades five through eight working on traditional Waldorf woodworking projects.

Photos from 2010 woodworking classes

The following photos show students from grades five through eight working on traditional Waldorf woodworking projects.