How to
Start
Woodworking
Five Steps
to Start
Woodworking
Introduction:
If you've
been
wondering
about how
to start
woodworking,
this
article
will give
you some
insight on
how to
start
woodworking
as a hobby.
Not only is
it a great
hobby, but
it can save
you lots of
money as
well. But,
you have to
learn the
basics
first then
you can
begin
building
your own
great
projects.
Not too
many things
are as
self-satisfying
as making
something
with your
own two
hands. Here
are a few
things you
absolutely
need to
know in
order to
learn how
to start
woodworking:
Understanding
wood:
Most
species of
wood fall
into two
categories:
softwoods
and
hardwoods.
Understanding
the
differences
and knowing
which type
of wood is
best for
your
particular
project is
important
to your
success.
You need to
understand
how wood
moves and
how to use
it to your
advantage.
This
knowledge
will serve
you well
all through
your
woodworking
career.
Woodworking
tools:
Every good
woodworker
must have
the right
tools. This
includes
hand tools
as well as
power
tools.
Starting
out, there
is no need
to spend a
fortune on
tools. The
kind of
workshop
you have
will
dictate
what kind
of tools
you need to
have. For
example, if
you are
setting up
a workshop
in your
garage you
may be
limited by
the amount
of space
you have.
Every
project
needs a
plan:
Having
the right
plan is key
to having a
successful
project.
The best
part is
that plans
are as
abundant on
the
internet.
Before you
begin your
project,
you'll want
to review
the plans
to see what
tools,
hardware
and woods
you will
need.
Working
with wood:
Once you
have the
wood you
need for
your
project,
you have to
know what
to do with
it. You'll
have to
learn about
the
different
glues,
joints and
fasteners.
Don't
worry, it’s
fun. After
a while
terms like
dovetail
joints,
mortise-and-tendon
joints and
PVA
adhesives
will be a
part of
your
everyday
vocabulary.
Woodworking
safety
first:
This may be
last on the
list but
it's first
inimportance.
In order to
minimize
the danger,
you need to
follow a
few simple
rules. Here
are the
three basic
things you
need to be
concerned
with:
-
Eye
protection:
Safety
glasses
or
goggles
are a
must.
-
Hearing
protection:
Earplugs
are
inexpensive
so keep
several
sets on
hand.
Make
sure
they fit
tight.
-
Breathing
protection:
Dust
masks
are
inexpensive
and work
well. If
you do a
lot of
woodworking
with
power
tools,
you may
want to
invest
in a
respirator.
These are
some of the
important
steps in
learning
how to
start
woodworking.
Anyone can
create
beautiful
projects
with the
right
knowledge,
practice
and the
right
plans.
Start with
a simple
project and
go from
there.
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