Instructions:
- Find the right size of the stick. You should ensure that the stick is at the right height. If longer, trim it.
- Prepare the surface of your hiking sticks. You can leave the bark intact for a more natural look, or you can sand it and carve it for a more polished finish.
- Create a loop to bind to the top of your stick, which can be used as a hanger or as an alternative way to carry it around when youre not hiking.
- For a bright finish, add color to your stick and seal it. Or experiment with different stains or varnishes.
: Wood Burning
Difficulty Level: EasyTime: Open-ended
Required Skills: Woodburning experience
This guide will help you choose the best pencil for woodworking.
Instructions:
- You can experiment with your woodburning pen using scrap wood. It allows you to create a different style, effect, or construction.
- You can print a design from the Internet and trace it onto wood using transfer paper.
- Keep sandpaper nearby to remove any buildup on the wood as you work.
- It is important to keep in mind that hot pen tips can reach temperatures of around 212 degrees Fahrenheit. For quick tip changes, it may be useful to have pliers nearby.
- Add more color, patterns, textures, and designs to your woodburning projects with stains and paint.
: Jewelry Holder
Difficulty Level: Easy
Time: A couple of hours or less
Requirements: Experience in drilling and sanding
Instructions:
- Select a piece of wood thats big enough for the number of hooks you want your holder to have.
- Select your hook screws. To ensure that the screw doesn’t stick to the backside, compare its length with the thickness of the wood.
- You can sand down the exterior and make it your own.
- Drill a small hole to make it easier to put in the hooks.
- Finally, youre ready to hang it up on your shelves and start using it. This woodworking project can also be a nice gift!
: Wooden Spoon
Difficulty Level: Easy
Time: Varies on your experience
Required Skills: Woodcarving experience
Instructions:
- Using a wood carving tool, trace the shape of a spoon onto the finish. Next, cut it.
- Make sure that youre using a sharp knife. You should always hold the object securely with a firm grip.
- Make a solid facet to your spoon bowl. Begin by drawing the outline. Use a hook knife and a spoon-gouge to cut the bowl to the size you prefer.
- First, determine the size and shape of your handle before you begin carving it. To create the handle, use a roughing knife.
- You can make your carved spoon look great by either polishing or adding a decorative layer.
: Bath Tray
Difficulty Level: Easy
Time: About 2 hours
Required Skills: Wood measuring and cutting ability
Tools and materials:
- Large wood board (about 37 x 8 x 1 inch)
Instructions:
- Measure the width of your tub. You should consider how much space you have if your tub frames are pressed against a wall.
- Before you start making your tray, make sure that you know how big it needs to be. You also need to cut out two long wooden slats.
- Take the board and place it across your bathtub. Mark where the 15 cm slats should be placed. Attach the slats to the board by removing all pieces.
- This is the final version of your tub tray. It can be used for many purposes.
: Pencil Holder
Difficulty: Easy
Time: Just a few hours
Required Skills: Drilling experience
Tools and Materials:
- Cubic or cylindrical pieces of timber
- Hole saw drill bit
- Power drill
Instructions:
- You can make pencil holes by drawing a grid at the top of your exterior.
- Make a hole in specified places using a saw bit. Make sure the hole is large enough to accommodate a pencil or pen. Also, make sure the drill angle is at least 90 degrees.
- After you have drilled every hole and the saw bit has been removed, sand the objects finish to remove any splintering. You can search online for other styles and design ideas to use for this project.
: Tablet Holder
Moderate difficulty
Time: 3 to 4 hours
Experience in woodburning is required
Tools and materials:
- Wooden frame (plywood) or timber
- Wood glue
- Screws or nails
- Table saw or hand saw
- Clamps for glue wood
- Measure tape
- Drill
Instructions:
- Cut 4 wooden parts. Make sure that your tablet fits in it.
- The size of wood A should be thrice as much as wood B, which is essential for tablet holder balance. Use a measuring tape for accuracy.
- Use wood glue or nails to join the parts.
- You now have your table holder in hand!
: Wooden Chest
Difficulty Level Moderate
Time: 4-5 hours
Required Skills: Wood measuring and cutting ability
Tools and materials:
- -inch plywood board
- 2 x 2×20 cm of wood
- 25 cm section of 3 inches trim
- Section of the baseboard trim
- Two large hinges
Instructions:
- Make a box with the front, back, and side pieces using wood glue. Use a drill and a screw to attach the pieces.
- To make the box more sturdy, cut the support pieces at an angle and glue them to every corner.
- Cut the length of the chests baseboard to your desired length. It can be attached with glue and screws.
- To attach the top of the box, use the two large hinges. A bevel can also be used to add decorative details around the edges.
: Wooden Ruler
Difficulty Level: Easy
Time: 1-2 hours
Requirements: Use a table saw or hand saw
Tools and materials:
- Measure tape
- Hand saw (or table saw)
- Timber (cut to your desired length)
- Sealer
Instructions:
- Take the timber and use a table or hand saw to cut it.
- Cut shallow grooves on the ruler surface to create a line.
- The ruler should be carved with the numbers. Use various tools such as leather stamps and stencils to craft your desired effect, creating a more appealing look.
- After drying the numbers, apply a sealer with a clear and strong paint to the ruler.
: Fireplace Insert
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Time: 4 hours or more
Requirements: Experience in woodcutting
Instructions:
- You can use a bandsaw or a saw to chop the tree branch into two-three pieces.
- Use sandpaper to clean the surface after you have completed cutting.
- Stain the woods surface to protect it from future damage.
- Before you can start putting the hockey sticks into the backboard of your fireplace, you need to make sure that it has a square opening.
- Remove the backboard, coat it and dry.
- Glue the wood puck onto the backboard.
- Push the backboard carefully into the fireplace’s opening edges to secure it. It should be firmly seated and secured using friction from one side to the other side.
: Wooden IPhone Speaker
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Time: 2 hours and less
Required Skills: Wood measuring and cutting ability
Tools and materials:
- 24 X 6X Inch of wood
- x square wooden dowel
- Drawing and paper
Instructions:
- Divide the 61 cm into 2 sections of 30 cm.
- Place the front piece of your phone’s slot on the surface. The rest will be visible above the top edge.
- Trace the line around your phone. Layout a section of wood on some paper and trace the outline. Measure the sides of the front piece and the back portion, and then cut out a section of the wood that will match the size of the speaker.
- Place the back of your phone on the cutting surface. Next, place the other pieces of the dowel over it. Make sure everything is lined up properly.
- Mark the center of the front by measuring from the top, and then marking the spot where the speakers will be. Cut out a circle thats 5 cm in diameter. You can also add decorative touches by shaping the edges of the circles, creating a more unique effect.
- Attach the back and front pieces together. Now you can paint the speaker or stain it and then use it!
Basic Care And Maintenance Tips
These woodworking projects are great for high school students, but it is important to keep them in check every now and again. These are some basic tips to help you get started.
- Oil your woodworking projects once they start to get dry. It works best when you feel that the wood.
- Use products specifically made to care for and maintain woodworking projects.
- Make sure to clean all dirt and dust off wooden products. Doing so will help keep their originality, creating a more brand new look!
Conclusion
Our team has compiled these easy wood projects for high school students anyone can do for an art course in school or simply for fun.It ranges frombeginner-friendly wooden carving projectsto moderate-level woodworking projects, but surely all of these are simple enough for beginners andteens who want to try out crafting.
If youre feeling overwhelmed, look for those woodworking projects labeled as easy. Then, work your way up to moderate and difficult woodworking projects on this list.
