DougBob

I admit that I am obviously biased on this topic because woodworking is something I love and get a great deal of satisfaction from. However, I *have* had the opportunity to do some hand-on woodworking with kids – including kids who had no interest in woodworking because they knew nothing about it and had never thought about it. And I can say that the satisfaction that a kid gets from creating something with his or her own hands (as opposed to going out and buying something pre-made) is wonderful. It also teaches patience, concentration, and encouraging listening skills. Other art & craft skills work the same way: pottery, basket making, metal work, etc. they all can work the same magic in a kid, especially a kid whose only manual skill lies in his thumbs.

Cookies? Yummm... I wonder what flavors they come in. My router perefers plastic, I like chocolate. They look like they might do the same as the wood disks and shelf liner lifts I've been making for use in my shop. Very handy gadgets!

I can never know too much about design, please toss my name in the hat.

Thanks!