Review of The 20 Woodworking Tools Every Kid Should Have

[Rob Carr]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "The 20 Woodworking Tools Every Kid Should Have" by Robert Bergdahl.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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Do you have a kid who is good at making things and wants to get into woodwork? Or maybe just a kid who you want to get off the couch and do something? If so, The 20 Woodworking Tools Every Kid Should Have by Robert Bergdahl might be the book for you.
 
Bergdahl is a grandpa from Pennsylvania who has been doing woodwork for over 50 years. He learned woodworking from his own father, who was a master craftsman, and is now passing on his wisdom to the next generation.
 
In the book, Bergdahl runs through 20 tools that are an essential part of woodworking and explains how to use them. He also runs through how to keep yourself safe while doing woodwork and how to build your own woodworking bench.
 
It is a very accessible book. The book is written in an easy-to-understand and relatable tone, like your own grandpa was teaching you. There are lots of photos and diagrams throughout the book to help a reader visualise what is being explained. The book is also well edited; I only spotted a couple of minor errors while reading it.
 
I had to learn a lot of my handiwork skills as an adult because they weren't really things I was taught growing up. This book gave me some useful ways to think through how I might teach my own kids to make and fix things for themselves.
 
I didn't find anything I disliked about the book.
 
Overall, I rate The 20 Woodworking Tools Every Kid Should Have 5 out of 5 stars. It is a useful guide for teaching kids to do woodwork in a relatable way, and I didn't find any significant issues with the book.
 
I would recommend this book to anyone with a kid who wants to get into woodworking. The book is designed for 14- to 15-year olds to be able to read for themselves, but it would also be suitable for teaching younger kids to do woodwork if there is an adult helping them.

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[Anaïs Quesson]

This seems like an interesting book. I'm sure it will help kids who don't have any parental figure to teach them craftsmanship. (Also, if I may add, I am pleased to see that the cover pictures both a girl and a boy!)
Another great review, Rob!

[Rob Carr]

This seems like an interesting book. I'm sure it will help kids who don't have any parental figure to teach them craftsmanship. (Also, if I may add, I am pleased to see that the cover pictures both a girl and a boy!)
Another great review, Rob!

Thanks Anaïs. Yeah, it is written gender neutrally for the most part. He emphasises you can get tool boxes in pink too.

[Cara Wilding]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "The 20 Woodworking Tools Every Kid Should Have" by Robert Bergdahl.]

Do you have a kid who is good at making things and wants to get into woodwork? Or maybe just a kid who you want to get off the couch and do something? If so, The 20 Woodworking Tools Every Kid Should Have by Robert Bergdahl might be the book for you.
  
It is a very accessible book. The book is written in an easy-to-understand and relatable tone, like your own grandpa was teaching you. There are lots of photos and diagrams throughout the book to help a reader visualise what is being explained. The book is also well edited; I only spotted a couple of minor errors while reading it.
 

Rob, while this book is geared towards a younger audience, I could see myself enjoying it! I remember when I was in high school, I had to take a "woodworking" shop class and I loved it! Recently, I've been thinking about making my own "things" instead of buying them, especially when I have extra time on my hands. I think I would like to know how to make my own woodworking bench! You never know what book is around the next corner that can provide value to you! Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this book with us, it made me add woodworking projects to my list of things to do after retirement! Unti next time...

[Rob Carr]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "The 20 Woodworking Tools Every Kid Should Have" by Robert Bergdahl.]

Do you have a kid who is good at making things and wants to get into woodwork? Or maybe just a kid who you want to get off the couch and do something? If so, The 20 Woodworking Tools Every Kid Should Have by Robert Bergdahl might be the book for you.
  
It is a very accessible book. The book is written in an easy-to-understand and relatable tone, like your own grandpa was teaching you. There are lots of photos and diagrams throughout the book to help a reader visualise what is being explained. The book is also well edited; I only spotted a couple of minor errors while reading it.
 

Rob, while this book is geared towards a younger audience, I could see myself enjoying it! I remember when I was in high school, I had to take a "woodworking" shop class and I loved it! Recently, I've been thinking about making my own "things" instead of buying them, especially when I have extra time on my hands. I think I would like to know how to make my own woodworking bench! You never know what book is around the next corner that can provide value to you! Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this book with us, it made me add woodworking projects to my list of things to do after retirement! Unti next time...

Thanks Cara. It is written to be accessible for young people but it is actually advice that could be applied at any age if you are someone who is wanting to get into woodworking as an adult.