How To Get Started Woodworking
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"Some of us long to have at least something, somewhere, which will give us harmony and a sense of durability—I won’t say permanence, but durability—things that, through the years, become more and more beautiful, things we can leave to our children." ~ James Krenov
We offer valuable information and resources for beginning woodworkers that will help you be successful and have fun making things from wood.
There are a lot of questions that come up when beginning woodworking; our blog posts are loaded with advice, tips, and reviews to help you get started fast.
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Latest Posts
Ted’s Woodworking Plans Review
Ted’s Woodworking Review Ted’s Woodworking Plans has been available as a Digital Product on the Internet for at least five years. If you search the internet, you will find a lot of different views from “this is the greatest” to “this is the worst woodworking scam ever.” My review falls closer to worst ever, but the collection does have […]
7 Types of Drill Bits You Need
7 Types of Drill Bits You Need Portable electric drills, whether corded or cordless, need different types of drill bits and accessories to make them useful. There are seven basic types of drill bits: Twist Drills Brad Point Bits Spade Bits Masonry Bits Forstner Bits Countersink Bits Hole Saws What follows is a list of the […]
Every Woodworker Needs A Portable Electric Drill
Every Woodworker Needs A Portable Electric Drill The first tool we need to talk about is the portable electric drill. I can’t even imagine trying to accomplish any project in woodworking or home repair without a good quality electric hand drill. A drill is invaluable and is the most widely sold and used power-tool on the […]
How To Buy Wood
How To Buy Wood When learning how to get started woodworking, you will soon take the much-anticipated trip to the lumberyard or the specialty hardwood store to buy the stock for your first project. Learning the Lumberyard Lingo Buying wood for the first time can be a daunting experience. I didn’t know there’s an entirely different jargon that goes […]
A Tape Measure for Woodworking?
A Tape Measure For Woodworking? One of the first tools you need to get started woodworking is going to be a good tape measure. There are a lot of measuring devices for woodworking, but most people don’t think of a tape measure for woodworking. Most often, a tape measure is seen as a contractor’s tool or for someone working […]
Basic Woodshop Safety Rules for the beginner woodworker
General Woodworking Safety Rules To keep yourself out of the obituaries or to avoid a nickname like “Lefty.” Please follow these General Safety Rules as you get started woodworking. Woodworking is a fantastic hobby, but it does come with inherent risks. Anytime you use tools that cut wood; common sense tells you that those same tools will cut skin easier. These woodshop safety […]
How To Get Started Woodworking
How to Get Started Woodworking. Woodworking is one of the best hobbies around, and it will provide a lifetime of enjoyment, but for beginners, getting started can be frustrating. Please use this guide and get the basics you need for a smooth start. Many people get started woodworking because they see a wooden piece of […]
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