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Following a newspaper article about the Mason Dixon Woodworking club and our toy program, we were contacted by a Christian School that asked if some of their children could be involved.
We worked out a schedule were we would hold four weekly classes with three different groups of children. Don Connell our Toy Making Chairman and myself lead the classes.
We cut out the parts and put all of the parts for one airplane in a baggy and took them to our classes. They put their name on a tag and they worked on their airplane for the four weeks. They didn’t put finish on the planes because we were working in a very cold pole building. We had a little heat via a Hot Dog heater.
The classes lasted for 50 minuets each of four weeks.
These pictures are the completed planes and the three groups of children that worked on them.
The wood is Popular with Sapele wings and racing stripes. The wood was assembled with 3/4” popular on each side with 1/4” sapele and a 1/4” popular as the mid stripe. It was glued by our benefactor woodworking manufacture that glued the planks up in their heated press. They also cut the 1/4” veneer for the racing stripes.
The airplanes as shown still have the rubber bands that are holding the final glue-ups in place and their name tag.
-- What happens in the workshop stays in the workshop. No wait that doesn't sound right. Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †


































25 comments so far
RAH
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posted 266 days ago
That will be a memory they will have forever. What a cool project for all involved.
-- Ron Central, CA
Lee A. Jesberger
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posted 266 days ago
Karson, my friend;
You never cease to amaze me with your generosity. You seem to have a never ending supply of willingness to help others.
They look like a proud group with their projects.
I have to say though that the way the planes were lined up on the table, reminded me of the Pearl Harbor movie. LOL
You sir, are the man!
Lee
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savannah505
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posted 266 days ago
I tip my hat to you. Way to go!!!
-- Dan Wiggins
Karson
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posted 266 days ago
Thanks. Some of the kids stated that they had a great time and thanked us for coming.
-- What happens in the workshop stays in the workshop. No wait that doesn't sound right. Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †
ND2ELK
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posted 266 days ago
Wonderful project and great job kids! Thanks for posting.
God Bless
tom
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TraumaJacques
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posted 266 days ago
I agree with Lee but it reminded me of a world war 1 movie with the biplanes. lol
-- All bleeding will eventually stop.
cabinetmaster
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posted 266 days ago
Karson, when I looked at the first picture I thought these planes were on an aircraft carrier…........LOL
Beautiful job and a very worthwhile project. I wish we could get some kind of woodworking club satrted here. The closest one is about 80 miles away. The kids look like they had a great time.
-- Jerry--A man can never have enough tools or clamps
PurpLev
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posted 266 days ago
This is what it’s all about – beautiful job Karson, and even a more beautiful soul! may we have more of those around us at all times.
Thank you for sharing
-- When in doubt - There is no doubt - Go the safer route.
Edward E Nock II
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posted 266 days ago
Karson….I’m glad you posted this on LJs. You & Don + the toy guys did a fantastic job.
Later, ED
-- ED NOCK
Rustic
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posted 266 days ago
Karson, You Da Man!!!
-- There is no such thing as a mistake. Its called a design modification Rick Kruse, Grand Rapids, MI
Douglas Bordner
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posted 266 days ago
Aerodrome 2009, the movie. Good work(s). fellas.
-- "Bordnerizing" perfectly good lumber for over a decade.
firecaster
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posted 265 days ago
There is nothing more important than working with kids.
-- Father of two sons. Both Eagle Scouts.
Napaman
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so cool…you are all so amazing and what a huge result…the kids that built these will never forget…and the idea of sharing with them how it is important to others is something that may change their lives forever…its a win win…
-- Matt, Napa, CA...fun is beautiful...just trying to have some fun...
cajunpen
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posted 265 days ago
Good job Karson – you are a kind and generous man.
-- Bill - "Suit yourself and let the rest be pleased." http://www.cajunpen.com/
Karson
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posted 265 days ago
I appreciate all of the comments. Thanks you.
-- What happens in the workshop stays in the workshop. No wait that doesn't sound right. Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †
Grumpy
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posted 263 days ago
Well done Karson.
-- Grumpy - "Always look on the bright side of life"- Monty Python
Joel Tille
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posted 256 days ago
Karson – God has bless you with talent, patience, and a good heart. keep up the work. The planes look great and I see a lot of smiling faces.
-- Joel Tille
Schmidty
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posted 256 days ago
Hey I just have to say great job on the planes. some kids never grow up with an experience like this, hopefully this will stick with them the rest of there life
-- Nathan, Wisconsin
onesheetofmdf
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posted 251 days ago
Very Nice Karson. I hope to be able to do this for my kids and their kids (and all their friends). Your giving of your time and talents is inspiring.
-- Learning my way to more tools.
Shipmate
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posted 238 days ago
awesome work!
Thanks for the welcome message. I’m a woodworker, doing Christian projects myself. like the planes, though. Right now, I’m using pens as fundraisers for church groups.
check out my first online sale, though, at http://olivewoodpen.com/ and let me know what you think of the work!
Shipmate
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woodshaver
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posted 238 days ago
Nice fleet of Aircraft! Nice work! I fly an RC electric Tiger Moth so….. Your going into my Favorites !
-- My shop teacher said "You can do it".... Now I can't stop!
Karson
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posted 238 days ago
Thanks woodshaver.
-- What happens in the workshop stays in the workshop. No wait that doesn't sound right. Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †
jerry118
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posted 231 days ago
I am always looking for project ideas like this for our woodworking guild. We also give away hundreds of toys each year. Is it possible to get more detailed plans?
-- Jerry, Wichita KS
ken90712
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Very nice must have been rewarding helping and working with kids! Gives me an idea of a way to give back and interact with kids as well.
-- Ken, "Everyday above ground is a good day!"
a1Jim
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posted 30 days ago
Great Idea well done
-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop Southern Oregon