Cool 4-in-1 Woodshop Tool

Comments about HearthSong Cool 4-in-1 Tool:

This playset is really cool, especially the lathe. However, it is made of fragile plastic. The first time I tightened the clamping screws on one of the tools it broke through the plastic.
Next, the V-track snapped off. The I sent it back.
One plus: HearthSong stands behind their products, issued me a shipping label and took it right back.

Comments about HearthSong Cool 4-in-1 Tool:

grandson loves making things of his own creation and ideas, He loved it

Comments about HearthSong Cool 4-in-1 Tool:

My 10-yr old son played with this a ton and loved using it to make different shaped spindles out of the dowel rods. However, it is difficult to purchase your own dowel rods at a hardware store because they need to have an exactly-centered indentation on each end. I ended up buying another accessory pack from Hearthsong.

Comments about HearthSong Cool 4-in-1 Tool:

Very cool. In line with my philosophy of providing kids with tools and raw materials, and letting them create. The one negative in this set is the turning chisel is very weak and limiting. I purchased a beginner's wood carving set and included a few of those tools in the gift to use for turning.

Comments about HearthSong Cool 4-in-1 Tool:

A must have with the 4 in 1 tool! Once your child gets started creating, he won't want to stop!

Comments about HearthSong Cool 4-in-1 Tool:

My son had always enjoyed his workbench. When I saw this product I knew he would love it but wondered if it could really do all it said and be safe! It really lives up to what it says! This product really expanded the possiblities of projects he could make! It is safe and child friendly to use!

Comments about HearthSong Cool 4-in-1 Tool:

My 8 yr. old loves power tools but naturally I was reluctant to get him any-till I saw this toy. I figured he could have some fun with it but was not expecting much-but this thing really works and is safe too. My son has made all sorts of things and dad thinks it's pretty cool too. AND it is indeed full of safety features. Only con I can think of is that it doesn't come with too much wood. I recommend buyng the extra wood option and extra parts as they grew dull within a short period of time (after much use). Also, the lathe is rather small so nothing too big can be made with it. If your kid likes tools he will like this.

Comments about HearthSong Cool 4-in-1 Tool:

Product fun for my 8 year old.. needs direct supervision though. Also..I accidentally did not loosen a piece and it broke and Hearthsong sent a new piece within 2 weeks (the product is under warranty for 3 years... who offers 3 years anymore?)