Woodworking Measure
Can you help me explain to my son the need to learn fractions?
He complains that he doesn’t need to learn fractions because he’s never going to use them in the “real world.” I told him fractions are used every day in the real world and he wanted some examples. I said you use fractions when you’re cooking, he said he’s never going to cook and if he does he’ll use a measuring cup. So I told him that if he ever wants to do woodworking or metalwork he’ll have to use fractions. He said, yeah, that’s my dream job. I said you work with fractions when you talk about your gas tank (I have a quarter tank of gas) he says he only needs to know quarter, half, three quarters and full. I said you work with fractions when you work with money. He says I’ll never have to know what 3/8 of a dollar is. What the heck? How can I explain to him the need for fractions? I’m beginning to wonder myself if it’s needed at all.
If all else fails you have to have two years of college for the lowest degree that you can get…Math is included in that.
What happened after he learned how to
add~then came subraction
multiplication~then came division
fractions~algebra is pretty close
Algebra is needed to make it through college. Believe me I didn’t take Algebra in school and you aren’t cool when you get to College and don’t know any algebra…
I didn’t finish HS but went to college. My point to get my GED I had to know fractions…he will have to learn fractions to graduate from school.
Want some help on how to make if fun now? Measuring can be done with fractions very fun. Get a tote or box or sandbox measure out different amounts in measuring cups. Make a game of it. Mix it in a bowl…do something fun with it. Can you make a sandcastle how much sand do you have to mix and how much water? Make a game of it. Have fun. He will learn them and have fun doing it. Good luck.
Woodworking Measuring Devices for Speed and Accuracy
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Measuring 3″ Long Bladed Straight Ruler for Woodworking $10.93 |
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Measuring 3″ Long Bladed Straight Ruler for Woodworking $10.40 |
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NEW COMBINATION SQUARE, 12″ – woodworking iron workers tool tools measuring $12.00 |
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Magnifying Tweezers $8.39 This handy little tool is perfect for finding and removing splinters as well as working with very small parts. The tweezers features precision sharpened stainless steel sure-grip tips. The attached 5X power magnifying glass easily adjusts to the ideal vantage point. Technical Details: Stainless steel tweezers measures 2-3/8”. Precision sharpened sure-grip tips. Overall length: 3-1/4”. 5X magnif… |
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Wixey WR300 Digital Angle Gauge $38.99 With the Wixey WR300 Digital Angle Gauge, you can read precise angles in seconds. It has built-in super strong magnets that securely attach the gauge to a saw blade. You can quickly and easily set the bevel angle to 0.1 resolution. It works great for miter saws and table saws, plus you can set the angle of jointer fences and band saw tables…. |
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Kreg KMA2900 Multi-Mark Multi-Purpose Marking and Measuring Tool $11.91 Multi-Mark redefines what it means to be a multi-purpose tool. Simple, yet durable design takes place of the T-square, torpedo level, depth gauge, story stick, and much more. Transfer measurements while installing ceramic tiles. Set reveal on a door frame or ensuring accurate spacing between face-frame rails…. |
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Measure Twice, Cut Once: Essential Building Basics for Kids of All Ages $9.68 Studio: Nestfamily Llc Release Date: 06/14/2011… |
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Tape and Pencil Holster $24.69 No more torn pockets on your jeans. This handy sidekick keeps your tape measure and pencil ready at your side. Tape measure slides easily onto the sturdy metal clip; you can do it with your eyes closed. Genuine leather construction and riveted metal clip equals a holster that will last indefinitely…. |
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Central Tools / Central Lighting 6478 Brake Drum Measuring Gauge – 6 to 22 $209.99 Pointed contacts ? Determines if drum can be safely machined Inch/Metric scales… |
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Winsome Wood Corner TV Stand, Natural $79.98 Simple and sturdy, Winsome Wood’s corner TV stand turns an often unused space into an organized entertainment center. With three open shelves, this unit sits the TV on top and peripherals like a DVD player and cable box or video game and joysticks below. Each shelf offers a well-designed five-sided shape that maximizes surface area to hold larger items, and the open back and sides have a light, ai… |
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Fastcap ConverterPro Measurement Conversion Calculator $7.70 Never forget your calculations with ConverterPro cabinetmaker calculator. Easily convert between imperial, metric and fractions in seconds. The convenient erasable notepad allows to write down your notes and measurements, thus eliminating costly mistakes…. |
