This curriculum series takes youth from the basics through more complex woodworking techniques.

• Measuring Up, Level 1—Youth will develop skills that woodworkers use, such as measuring, squaring & cutting a board, driving nails, and using clamps and screws. It is suggested that all youth begin with this guide to be grounded in the basics of woodworking.
• Making the Cut, Level 2—Youth will measure, cut, sand, drill, use advanced hand and power tools, apply finish, and use bolts and staples.
• Nailing It Together, Level 3—Youth will practice measuring angles, cutting dado and rabbet joints, using saws, and smoothing lumber with a hand planer.
• Finishing Up, Level 4—Youth will learn specific woodworking skills including using a router, portable planer and jointer, making a blind mortise and tenon joint, making dovetail joints, and experimenting with adhesives and various chemical wood strippers.
• Woodworking Wonders Helper’s Guide—This guide provides the helper with a variety of group activities that will help youth broaden their understanding of the basic woodworking concepts. A number of ideas for additional woodworking activities are included.

Audience: Grades 2-12