Woodworking as a fun hobby
How to get started
Woodworking can be very interesting. Many take it up as a hobby. You can build simple furniture at home or to do some home improvement projects yourself. There are many videos on youtube to learn about woodworking. Internet can help you through online videos to learn the basics using commonly available tools. Step one would be to buy some basic woodworking tools.
First you will have to shop for the basic tools needed to get started .
BASIC OPERATIONS
- MARKING AND MEASURING
- PLANNING OR CUTTING
- ASSEMBLING
- FINISHING
Buy the basic tools like a handsaw, measuring tape or a steel ruler, a combination square, a plane, screw driver, claw hammer. The only powered tool you may need is a cordless drill.
Any good project starts with a diagram, it is like a shopping list you get ready before go shopping. Once you know what you want to make get the design on paper. Next list the necessary wood you would need. Start off with a clean working area and keep the tools required for the job at hand