Make sure your husband doesn't go overboard and pick up thousands of dollars worth of electrical woodworking machinery. That would start your child off thinking that he had to have Norm's shop to do anything. Start with some basic hand tools that could be used for nearly any task around the house and woodshop:

Crosscut saw for straight cuts. Coping saw for curved cuts. Brace and bits for drilling holes. Magnetic replaceable-bit screwdriver with hardened tips. Miter box with backsaw. Carpenter's square Tape measure etc.

Check with local Cub Scout groups to see if they have kits available for functional woodworking.

Is your son mechanically inclined? Try the book "Making Mechanical Marvels in Wood". Your local library should be chock full of books on woodworking. Take advantage of it and send your son and hubby down to find one that interests them.

How about puzzles? Intarsia is fitting pieces of various types of wood of various colors/tones into a picture. For Intarsia patterns and kits, Roberts Studios is at 1-800-316-9010.

Looking to buy? There are plans and thangs for kids at:

Lee Valley 1-800-871-8158 ; tools, wheels and spindles for toys Woodworker's Journal Sourcebook 1-800-610-0883 ; toy vehicle plans Meisel 1-800-441-9870 ; birdhouse and mailbox plans galore. Rockler (Woodworker's Store) 1-800-279-4441 lotsa plans.

HomeBase has kids' bench kits on sale for $59.99 this month. A bench would be a good starter since he'll need one later on.

The area of woodworking is vast and endless.