To put the tools to practice, we were each given a wooden object to replicate. Straight in the deep end. Use what you've got and make it.
1. Cut round block with band saw, being careful at corners.
2. Round the top and bottom into egg shape using various rasps.
3. Use drill to make slight dip in bottom half.
4. Cut in grooves using saw and clamp.
5. Use hand drill to pierce holes for elastic string to hold two halves together.
6. Prepare rod for handle.
7. Cut and stick facial features onto top half, holding with PVA and masking tape.
8. Fit rod into drilled hole, ready for snug fit.
Note: Don't attempt to fit with excessive force, such as with a mallet. Wood cannot cope with the force and cracks against grain. Woops.
Note: Rod was too thick in diameter so a smaller size was used with masking tape added for extra thickness.
9. Put pieces together with elastic string and PVA where necessary.
10. Percussion toy complete.
I'm genuinely quite impressed with what I made. The rasp worked very well to smooth down the block to an egg-like shape, which was probably the most worrying part. Sadly I forgot that wood was relatively weak and smashing in an oversized rod with a mallet was not a good idea. But with a bit of PVA improv it worked out ok. Best part is that it works. Happiness.