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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Building an Oak Bookcase
August 5, 2019
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Buying Hardwood Lumber
August 5, 2019
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How to Rip Lumber Safely on the Tablesaw
August 5, 2019
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How to Crosscut Lumber Safely on the Tablesaw
August 5, 2019
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How to Cut Rabbets and Dadoes with a Router
October 16, 2019
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Hand Sanding and Power Sanding Basics
October 16, 2019
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Best Practices for Cutting and Shaping Curves
October 16, 2019
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Create Strong and Simple Joinery with Screws and Hardwood Plugs
October 22, 2019
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Build a Simple, Sturdy Workbench, Part 1
October 22, 2019
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Build a Simple, Sturdy Workbench, Part 2
October 22, 2019
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10 Ways to Use a Workbench – Start Woodworking S2:Ep10
October 22, 2019
