Bringing wood to life

After a great deal of careful planning and hard work by National Tsing Hua University teacher Hsu Yu-ming, the school is now able to offer students a diverse selection of imaginative courses. The woodworking course is directed by teacher Tang, who has fused together woodworking skills and mechanical theory to produce some extremely ingenious toys. Students meticulously work through their projects step by step, from the design drawing, to cutting, drilling and sanding, all the way to assembly of the finishing toy. Overseeing the complete process allows these Science and Engineering students to get a thorough grasp of both theory and practice. In the classroom, one can see anything from flying birds and walking snails, to cute little kittens drinking milk – it really is a joyful sight to behold. “Wooden toys have such a soft touch and each one is completely unique…these are the kinds of toys that can be passed down through the family”, said teacher Tang. Teacher Hsu hopes that students share the knowledge they have gained to the community at large, introducing even more people to the joys of making wooden toys.

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Bringing wood to life (by CJ funy)
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