Stilts

The kids have been working with Patrick and their cousins making stilts. They cut  out the platforms for their feet using hand saws at first, then Patrick helped them with the band saw  to speed it up and bit and he did pocket screws to attach them to the poles.  They kids used block planes and sand paper to smooth out the corners of the poles. They have made 3 different heights and have made 5 pairs so far. They are hoping to have enough for all the cousins for a New Years parade. 
(Photo Credit: Elizabeth Bartle)
 
 
   





                                                     
                                                     
 





















































 

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