Thinking of getting into wood working as a new hobby

[RevolverDan]

That's a good looking table GAGunguy. I don't get to the shop enough. Last big project I built was a table for my FiL for his Primo.

This is finished before sealant. Last photo I took of it.

 

[BIGLEW]

I sure do hope I can get into this and build some things like you guys are.

 

[BIGLEW]

Right now, I am more of a "fixer" than a builder. I guess we all have to start somewhere right?

 

[BIGLEW]

This is as good as I have done!! LOL

 

[GeauxLSU]

I really WISH I had both the know how and the SPACE for a decent shop. I really enjoy it but given my lack of space and know how the frustration keeps me from doing more.
Somebody build me a chicken tractor!

 

[BIGLEW]

I really WISH I had both the know how and the SPACE for a decent shop. I really enjoy it but given my lack of space and know how the frustration keeps me from doing more.
Somebody build me a chicken tractor!

Space is going to be a factor for me also. I know how this will end though, 2 car garage cleaned out, cars parked in the driveway, and everything in a storage space!

 

[Ghost941]

Woodworking is something I've wanted to delve into for at least 15 years. It's quite rewarding and a great craft to master. Just know there's a significant difference between carpentry and woodworking.

As far as cutting a straight line... A straight edge is your friend!

 

[harrycalahan]

Depending on what all you're wanting to dive into, you could get a Shopsmith. It's a lathe, bandsaw, table saw, disk sander, drill press, etc... We've got 3 in our family. I've got the classic 10ER version that was my grampa's. Fun to play with. It's not meant to do production work so it's perfect for the home owner who get's into a little bit of everything. I remember turning nose cones for model rockets when I was a lil tike.

 

[bc]

Google "Sawmill Creek Woodworking Community"...............not sure if we are allowed to post links here. Great woodworking forum with very knowledgeable members willing to help newbies.

As a lifelong woodworker, my "opinion" is to buy quality tools, even if they are used, and don't bring anything home from the big box stores. Justifying a "cheap" tool because you won't use it that much is probably the biggest mistake most people make starting out.

Good luck, and watch out for your fingers.

 

[Ghost941]

Google "Sawmill Creek Woodworking Community"...............not sure if we are allowed to post links here. Great woodworking forum with very knowledgeable members willing to help newbies.

As a lifelong woodworker, my "opinion" is to buy quality tools, even if they are used, and don't bring anything home from the big box stores. Justifying a "cheap" tool because you won't use it that much is probably the biggest mistake most people make starting out.
Good luck, and watch out for your fingers.

If you look around good, you can sometimes find their stuff a reasonable prices second hand...

http://www.lie-nielsen.com