Re: Metalworking projects for kids

Peter,
Thought I'd chime in here since Stan brought up a great source of
projects.
I have an extensive collection of old Popular Mechanics,Popular
Science, and Science and Mechanics mags. They all have some neat
projects in them but the PM Shop Notes (like the Lee Valley reprints)
are mostly shop tips & tricks, and tool construction.

For a good collection of the PM projects, checkout the Popular
Mechanics Do-It-Yourself Encylopedia. I got both of my sets , in
Excellent condition for ~$10 each (book rate shipping is real cheap
too). There are atleast three printings, and the 1950's ones are the
best IMO. Popular Science also has a similar set of books.

The "Elbow" steam engine is one PM project I've wanted to build for
some time but have never gotten around to it. ( always seem to be
involved in more "serious" work). I know I saw a scan of the article in
one of the yahoo groups I belong to, but I have no idea which one.

Anyways the yahoo groups are a great source for plans and projects.The
plans are usually in the file section. Heres a list of some that I
frequent (or used to frequent ):

http://www.cinedataplex.com/links.html

Also, "Boy Mechanic" is in public domain and freely available through
the Gutenburg project.

http://www.gutenberg.org/etext/12655

Hope its helpful to you and your son,

Art


Peter Grey wrote:
Hi all,

My 11 year old son and I just finished working on a "finger engine", the
plans for which were shown in The Home Shop Machinist of a couple of months
ago. My son used the mill, lathe and drill press (with my supervision, of
course) and had a blast making this cool little item.

I'm wondering anyone can point me to other projects appropriate for kids. I
know there are kits/plans for steam and other types of engines, but have no
experience with them and don't know how they differ.

Any web sites/books/companies I should check out? Suggestions are welcome.

Regards,

Peter

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