I just posted this on my experimantal podcast and thought it would be a great way to complete my Boy Scout Woodworking Merit Badge series.
How cool is this? As the counselor for the woodworking merit badge, I got to accompany our boys on their visit to the local Rockler Store – a woodworker’s dream come true!
I did capture a short video clip – sorry it isn’t longer – I was distracted by all the tools!
The Troop 728 Woodworking Merit Badge culminated with a visit to the Beaverton Rockler Woodworking & Hardware Store to interview a woodturner.
The boys had a great time and I do believe that they will continue to explore the world of woodworking. The store manager, Joe Cornett, and his staff were wonderful and very accommodating.
The boys got to spend time with Paul as he took them on a tour of the store highlighting tools, equipment and supplies used in woodturning.
We got a chance to see and touch some beautiful turning work by the store staff. The boys were fascinated with a thin beautiful bowl turned by Paul and a pen turned by Chris.
The boys will be receiving their merit badges at a court of honor later this month. Thanks again to Joe and the great staff at The Beaverton Rockler Woodworking & Hardware Store!
Thanks to The Beaverton Rockler Woodworking & Hardware Store
Beaverton Town Square Mall
11773 SW Beaverton-Hillsdale Hwy
(503) 672-7266
Joe Cornett, Manager
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mot
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posted 385 days ago
Great series, David. It sounds like the boys had a terrific time. Thanks for the writeup!
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WayneC
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posted 385 days ago
Great field trip. I wish I had you for my scout master.
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David
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posted 385 days ago
Hi Tom & Wayne! Thanks for the kind comments. We had a lot of fun in the shop and I think some future woodworkers in the making!
Just realized I forgot the video clip!
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MsDebbieP
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posted 384 days ago
well done!!!
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Lee A. Jesberger
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posted 384 days ago
Hi David;
What great way to spend some time, and expose some kids to an excellent source of enjoyment, and great way to stay out of trouble!
Most certainly a better past time then many kids are unfortunate enough to be introduced to.
Lee
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Bob #2
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posted 384 days ago
You did a good thing Dave,
Bob
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David
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posted 384 days ago
Lee & Bob -
Thanks. I wa a lot of fun to watch the boys working with wood and developing some confidence.
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mot
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posted 383 days ago
Your son is a natural on the podcast!
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David
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posted 383 days ago
Tom -
Thanks! I have him talked into a longer interview onmy podcast . . . we’ll see how that goes!
D
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lance
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posted 378 days ago
Your doing one hell of a job. Keep up the good work. You are making a difference.
Have a great day,
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David
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posted 378 days ago
Bob -
LOL! You brought a smile to my face with such kind comments!
Thanks
David
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Karson
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posted 377 days ago
David:
A great job on your work with the boys. It is a lot of fun working with wood. they always seem to be wanting to stick two or more pieces together with tape, rubber bands or something.
Thanks for showing them a safe way of doing a better job of keeping things together.
-- Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com
David
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posted 377 days ago
Hi Karson!
I am going to let the boys know they got a thumbs up from one of the Lumberjocks Grand masters!
Thanks.
David
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