Woodworkers' Checklist for
All participants have their
own methods, tips, and ideas, but here's a list to get you thinking as you pack
for the show (no particular order -- ones with asterisk are basic; the rest are
optional):
Note: Electricity and compressed air will be
available at each workstation. A band
saw will also be available for general use.
*Electric Drill (with spare
battery if it's cordless) with 1/4" bit
Brad nail gun, with
3/4" or 1" brads
*Glue gun with plenty of
glue sticks
*Small hammer
*Stool -- (work tables are
30-32" high)
Work surface -- 2' x 3'
piece of 1/2" plywood makes a nice work surface
Rag or brush to clean off
surface
*Sandpaper or sanding block
to smooth off hull edges
Regular wood glue
*Pliers (needlenose
to pull out nails and/or sidecutters to cut off small
nails)
Small chisel
Small modeling saw
File
Tape Measure
Pencil & Paper (to jot
down names)
Felt tip Pen (Sharpies are
good for writing kids' names on otheir boats)
*Extension cord with power
strip
Center punch
Definitely required:
Sense of Humor
Patience