The story revolves around Leo, who is learning various DIY skills from his instructor, Bob. The lessons include using a chainsaw, drilling holes in walls, filling holes, laying bricks, whacking posts into the ground, and using a jigsaw. Throughout the story, Leo often forgets important steps or makes mistakes, but Bob is patient and helps him correct his errors. Despite the setbacks, Leo makes progress and eventually masters some of the skills. The story also mentions other characters, including Wendy, who baked a cake, and Scoop, who helps with some tasks. The story is light-hearted and humorous, with a focus on Leo's learning journey and the importance of patience and practice in mastering new skills.
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1. The lesson begins with a chainsaw safety lesson.
2. Leo is being taught how to use a chainsaw by Bob.
3. Safety gear required includes gloves, safety goggles, and ear defenders.
4. To start the chainsaw, the starter rope must be pulled sharply until the engine fires.
5. Once the engine is running, the brake must be disengaged and the throttle squeezed to start cutting.
6. Leo is also learning how to drill holes in walls.
7. For this type of wall, screws and roll plugs are needed instead of nails.
8. The drill must be fully charged before use.
9. A drill bit must be put in the drill before use.
10. Leo is practicing drilling holes in a wall.
11. The correct way to drill is to start slowly and then use a bit more power.
12. Leo is also learning how to fill holes in walls.
13. A road needs to be broken up to fix a pipe underneath.
14. A drill can be used to break up the road.
15. The drill should be placed at a slight angle, leaning back, to break up the road.
16. After breaking up the road, the pipe can be fixed.
17. Leo is learning how to lay bricks.
18. The first step is to put water onto the trowel and spread it evenly along the wall.
19. A brick is then placed on top, tapped down, and the spare mortar scraped off.
20. The next brick is then placed next to the first one, with mortar spread on the end.
21. Leo is also learning how to paint a wall.
22. The floor must be protected from paint drips with a sheet, and masking tape must be put over the glass.
23. The wall must be filled with cracks before painting.
24. A roller with too much paint can cause drips.
25. The roller must be rolled to remove excess paint.
26. Leo is learning how to use a jigsaw to cut wood.
27. A jigsaw is a powerful machine that requires practice.
28. The correct way to use a jigsaw is to cut along a line, without squeezing too hard on the trigger.
29. Leo is learning how to check if he has all the necessary tools before starting a job.
30. A list of tools is made, including a spirit level, screwdriver, hammer, tape measure, and safety goggles.
31. Leo is building a hut at the zoo to keep bananas in for the monkeys.
32. The tools needed for the job are checked before starting.
33. A nail gun is used to nail down a plank on a decking area.
34. The correct way to use a nail gun is to put the tip on a spot over a joist and squeeze the trigger.
35. The nail gun must be reloaded with nails when it runs out.
Note: These facts only include information about the lessons and activities, and do not include any opinions or dialogue.