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Woodshop class designs the Friends of Steve McQueen Car & Motorcycle Show Trophies.

Donate Wood

Woodshop class designs the Friends of Steve McQueen Car & Motorcycle Show Trophies.

Woodshop

The Woodshop at Boys Republic introduces students to the fundamentals of residential construction through a structured, hands-on approach. Students begin with small-scale projects and gradually advance to more complex tasks that mirror real-world job site expectations.

Core Learning Objectives:

  • Introduction to Basic Tools:
  • Students start with simple projects that familiarize them with hand and power tools, safety protocols, and fundamental construction techniques.
  • Progressive Skill Development:
  • As students advance, they learn essential job-site skills including:
    • Measuring and marking layout lines
    • Precision cutting
    • Framing walls
    • Drywall installation
  • Capstone Project – Wall Framing:
  • By the end of the course, students can successfully frame and drywall a wall, demonstrating their readiness for entry-level construction work.

Advanced Projects for Skilled Students:

  • Trophy Boxes:
    • Built by students who show advanced craftsmanship
    • Constructed from solid red oak
    • Produced annually—approximately 100 boxes per year
    • Involves detailed joinery and finishing work
    • Students earn extra credit for participating

Ongoing Project – Wooden Canoe:

  • A collaborative, long-term project emphasizing advanced woodworking skills
  • Recent progress includes fitting the front and rear stems
  • Next steps: sanding and preparing for fiberglassing
  • Encourages teamwork, precision, and patience

Donate wood for our Friends of Steve McQueen & Motorcycle Show Trophies!

Email: Development@boysrepublic.org