Woodworking Projects for Beginners

Easy woodworking projects are simple to do if you have detailed
woodworking plans. In this article I’d like to give some ideas for
those just getting into woodworking and give some suggestions for
simple woodworking projects to get you started. If you start small it
won’t be long until you are ready to begin looking for woodworking
plans for professionals!

So what are some simple woodworking plans you can start with? Some
great beginner projects for wood working include simple bookshelves,
magazine holders or a birdhouse. The good thing about these beginner
projects is that they are simple and practical at the same time as
almost everyone would have a use for these items. The one thing you
need to make sure you do first is to have project plans before you buy
that first piece of wood. Nothing is worse than spending your time
pulling nails, tearing apart your project and running to the hardware
store for more lumber and supplies. Never start a wood working project
without first having detailed project plans.

A big mistake many make is starting off with a big project. I
recommend that you don’t do that. Start small and simple. Yes, you
might dream of building the perfect shed or the perfect dining room
set but don’t plan on starting off in wood working with those
projects. So once you have decided on what you want to build and have
your woodworking projects planned it’s time to get the supplies you
need. Keep in mind if you are just starting out you don’t need to buy
expensive power tools. You can start out with hand tools and build
almost any project. Of course, once you get experienced and decide to
move on to more advanced woodworking projects you may want to invest
in some power tools just to make the job a bit easier and less time
consuming. But with the tools you probably already having laying
around the house such as a hammer, paint brush, hand saw and measuring
tape you can complete many wood working projects.

Now, if you are like me you might feel overwhelmed at the mention of
woodworking projects. However, in this electronic age you can find
plans on the internet. Now I will tell you that it is not always easy
to find the plan you need on the internet. I’ve also come across
several sites that promise free woodworking plans and then when you go
to view the plan they ask you to pay for it. I’ve also seen plans that
don’t provide good details, more than one view of the project or a
complete list of materials. So be sure to take your time and find the
right woodworking project plans before starting.

A great resource for those new in woodworking is Beginners Guide to Woodworking.
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