1. Word cloud
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In a few words, what is a lathe?
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Lathes are used to shape wood by spinning it around a center point and cutting it with a sharp tool. The tool is moved around the wood to shape it into a desired form. Wooden toys can be made with a lathe by creative carpenters!
Turning Wooden Toys on a Lathe
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Woodturning: The craft of creating wooden objects on a lathe. Toy creation: using the lathe Finishing: The process of smoothing and sealing the wooden toy after it has been created on the lathe.
Concepts:
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The lathe was invented in ancient Egypt around 1300 BCE and used for woodworking and metalworking. Most wooden toys created on a lathe are created from a single piece of wood. Lathe-turned wooden toys were popular in the Victorian era and were often hand-painted with intricate designs. They have become very popular agin over the past few years, as people have wanted their children to have contact with natural materials to play with, and for environmental reasons (too much plastic around)
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5. Open question
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Work together in pairs: What is the difference between a toy created on a lathe and a toy created without a lathe?
6. Personalised Feedback
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What are some benefits of creating wooden toys on a lathe compared to other manufacturing methods?
7. Open question
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Work together in pairs: What safety precautions should be taken when using a wooden lathe?
8. Drawings
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Brain break: Draw a dancing pineapple with roller skates and a feather boa
9. Poll
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What is a lathe used for in woodworking?
- Shaping and turning wood
- Cutting and joining wood
- Sanding and smoothing wood
10. Poll
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Which type of toys are typically created using a lathe?
- Wooden spinning tops
- Puzzles
- Plastic action figures
11. Poll
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What material is commonly used to make wooden toys on a lathe?
- Metal
- Softwood
- Hardwood
12. Poll
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What tool is commonly used to shape wood on a lathe?
- File
- Screwdriver
- Chisel
13. Poll
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Which statement about wooden toys made on a lathe is correct?
- They are handcrafted with precision, when done correctly.
- They are always made small and fragil.
- Your can produce many different items on the lathe at the same time.
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Toy Design Challenge: Crafting Whimsical Wooden Toys
Objective: Designing a unique and imaginative wooden toy character out of the scrap bin wood, to be made using a wood lathe, fostering creativity, and considering the toy's playability and aesthetics. Brainstorm ideas: for a wooden toy character you would like to design and create using a wood lathe. Think about your characters features, expression, body type, size, and how it would appeal to potential users. Designing on Paper: create a detailed sketch of your wooden toy characters design, including multiple angles and close-ups of intricate details. incorporate play features, interactive elements, and creative embellishments that would make your toy stand out. Explanation: What makes your toy design special and why would it be enjoyable for children to play with or look at on a shelf/desk?
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