One of the newest methods to get some great ideas is to try you tube. They have tons of topics besides the ones that most people go there for. You can get a great feel for working in the shop and be inspired at the same time.
There are several websites in which you can get help once you start a project. A lot of the forums are set up so that you can ask a question and get an answer.
Learning a woodworking or any new hobby does not have to be an exasperating experience. You should find these tips invaluable.
Learning by learning and watching by reading are the easiest ways to learn something new. There are a ton of books and some really good TV shows that can inspire you and show you how to make a special project for your home. I remember watching The New Yankee workshop and got inspired to build my first project.
. Good forums are easy to find, all you need to do is type in Woodworking forums into your favorite search engine and you will find as many as you have time for.
If you don’t have a friend that shares this hobby you can always find some by going to your local woodworking store. A good one that has an active community is woodcraft. Some stores actually have a small shop in which you can come and take lessons in and build your own projects.
– Jigs, tricks and good ideas.
– I am new to woodworking.
– I need help.
– Dust Collection.
– Power tools.
– Hand tools.
– Furniture.
– Hardware.
– Fastening and joinery.
– Project specifics.
– Home Improvement.
– Woodturning.
– Etc
5. Plans.
Using plans is a great way to get started. They usually tell you all the materials you need, what kind of tools you need to have and where to get the additional hardware if needed. Plans can be found all over the Internet.
Buying the basic tools. There are few tools you will need if you don’t want to stop dead in your tracks in the middle of a project when you find out you need something you do not have. Used tools in good working order are always a good purchase.
7. Know where to shop.
If you want to buy new tools, knowing where to shop is a key factor to not getting frustrated and to getting a great deal. If a site has a custom tool line, they can sell those tools through Amazon. If you look up some tools specifically you will find sites like Router Table Depot that carry items specific to router tables.
8. Start Easy.
Picking easy joinery is another good tip to making a project simple. On the other hand don’t pick the traditional lame projects you were forced to build in high school wood shop either. Simple shelves, stands or cabinets, boxes and small tables are good choices for first time projects.
9. Buying wood.
You have to buy the tools and then you have to buy the wood. Other great ways to find good wood are to find local saw mills in your area. Another good way to find some inexpensive and good wood is to go to Craigslist and Ebay as well as your local classified section of the newspaper.
10. Advanced Learning.
They usually tell you all the materials you need, what kind of tools you need to have and where to get the additional hardware if needed. There are few tools you will need if you don’t want to stop dead in your tracks in the middle of a project when you find out you need something you do not have. If you want to buy new tools, knowing where to shop is a key factor to not getting frustrated and to getting a great deal. If a site has a custom tool line, they can sell those tools through Amazon. If you look up some tools specifically you will find sites like Router Table Depot that carry items specific to router tables.
There are several ones that you can find online. Some include the price of a finished project that you actually build while you are at the school or class. This is a sure fire way to get a quality education with plenty of help.
