Welcome to the online series “Getting Started in Woodworking,” a multi-step program designed to guide you through the basics of woodworking and furniture making.
No matter what drew you to the idea of building projects with wood, whether you’re taking on a do-it-yourself project around the house or shopping for a hobby, we’ve assembled our best collection of articles and videos to show you how to do it smartly and safely.
Beginning with this first episode, our video tutorials, related articles, and projects cover all the basics from choosing your first hand and power tools to setting up a workspace. We’ll even get you started building your first projects. You can download the project plans here.
Videos in the Series
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Build a beginner-friendly bookcaseAugust 5, 2019
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Buying Hardwood LumberAugust 5, 2019
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How to Rip Lumber Safely on the Table SawAugust 5, 2019
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How to Crosscut Lumber Safely on the Table SawAugust 5, 2019
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How to Cut Rabbets and Dadoes with a RouterOctober 16, 2019
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Hand Sanding and Power Sanding BasicsOctober 16, 2019
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Best Practices for Cutting and Shaping CurvesOctober 16, 2019
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Create Strong and Simple Joinery with Screws and Hardwood PlugsOctober 22, 2019
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Build a Simple, Sturdy Workbench, Part 1October 22, 2019
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Build a Simple, Sturdy Workbench, Part 2October 22, 2019
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10 Ways to Use a Workbench – Start Woodworking S2:Ep10October 22, 2019