The photo at left shows another simple hand technique, using the fingers and pencil as a marking gauge.By adjusting the distance between the pencil held by the first finger and thumb and the other fingers as they trail the edge of the wood, precise lines can be marked for carving or other detail work. This technique will also work on curved edges.

In the wood shop at Clear Spring this morning we began making pioneer lanterns with the 3rd and 4th grade students, by piercing patterns in tin cans. Next week we will finish by making wooden bases.