For the uninformed and absolute beginner, woodworking can be daunting. The idea of creating something both functional and aesthetically pleasing may seem like an impossible feat, and understandably so.
These people, however, are here not only to prove you wrong, but perhaps also to inspire you to take a shot at this meditative, intricate craft. They’ve even shared their work on the Beginner Woodworking subreddit, a growing community of over 330,000 members.
#42 Finally Finished My Chair
Took quite a bit of time working on my first chair. Wanted to do a Z chair with a danish weave. Mainly curly ash with red oak accents as I ran out of ash and had some red oak scraps that worked out. The angled mortise and tenons weren't as bad as I thought but doing the shaping of the curves took a fair bit of work between a saw, chisel, and drill with a sanding spindle.
I wish someone had told me how long and how much cord doing a weave takes but I'm pretty glad with the results.
Used almost 1500 ft for the whole chair with a waste of about 17 ft from off cuts and trying to hide the knots in decent places.
I wish someone had told me how long and how much cord doing a weave takes but I'm pretty glad with the results.
Used almost 1500 ft for the whole chair with a waste of about 17 ft from off cuts and trying to hide the knots in decent places.
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#44 Outdoor Furniture Is Too Expensive, So I’m A Carpenter Now
I’ve been wanting to try my hand at woodworking for some time now, and seeing how expensive even USED patio furniture is going for, I decided to take matters into my own hands. All I had was a jigsaw, sander, drill, and two small clamps my dad gifted me. I’m proud of how it turned out and had a blast making it. Still need to do a final sanding and finish coat, but I’m jonesing for the next project. And more tools. How did I do?
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#45 All Because I Wanted Dog Beds Level With My Bed
Does anyone have a good idea for sealing the ends of 3/4” maple plywood?
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#46 2,5 Years From Idea To Reality
Drawers are definitely not my favorite, and using a gouge for the front panels was more work than expected. However, I am very satisfied with the total result.
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#48 Made This Small Over-Armrest Table With Book Storage
Had some time the last few days and made this from scrap walnut and maple. Quite pleased with the result.
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#50 Went From Not Knowing How To Change A Drill Bit To This
For so long I wanted to learn woodworking, but was intimated by the dangerous tools and feared I didn’t have the physical strength to do it. A few months ago, I made the leap to take a class and it has been a rewarding experience. Everyone in the community is so kind, encouraging, and helpful!
This is my first project ever - a step stool made of red oak!! I didn’t even know how to change a drill bit before this haha.
I’ve learned so much along the way and am continuing to learn. I’ve gained so much more respect and appreciation for woodworkers. It is NOT easy and requires a great deal of critical thinking, attention to detail, and control of your motor skills.
I’m hooked. Onto part 2 of my woodworking class. :)
This is my first project ever - a step stool made of red oak!! I didn’t even know how to change a drill bit before this haha.
I’ve learned so much along the way and am continuing to learn. I’ve gained so much more respect and appreciation for woodworkers. It is NOT easy and requires a great deal of critical thinking, attention to detail, and control of your motor skills.
I’m hooked. Onto part 2 of my woodworking class. :)
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#51 Glad I Made It Myself Instead Of Buying Something That Wasn’t Exactly What I Wanted
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#52 Onto Year 3 Of Woodworking, Just Finished This Poplar Dresser For My Newborn Son. Wanted To Post It Somewhere That People Would Appreciate The Effort Put In Haha
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#54 Finished That Fake Window Project I Posted About A Few Months Ago
A few months ago I asked for advice on how to build a fake window in our game room. I don't think I described the project very well. Essentially we are making a medieval tavern themed game room and I had this very modern window I wanted to cover but still maintain access and real window function.
I think it turned out beautifully! I removed the blinds, built a frame around the window, and basically built cabinet doors that attach to the frame. I used inset cabinet hinges, plexiglass, and a stained glass window film for the doors.
I think it turned out beautifully! I removed the blinds, built a frame around the window, and basically built cabinet doors that attach to the frame. I used inset cabinet hinges, plexiglass, and a stained glass window film for the doors.
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#56 Birthday Gift For My Girlfriend
Cherry and walnut, milled the crown out of a slab of walnut myself. Pretty happy with how it turned out, a few gaps and glue stains but I can live with it.
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#58 Girlfriend Asked Me To Build A Storage Cabinet For Our Pet Bird Supplies And I May Have Gone Slightly Overboard
Frame and shelves are solid walnut while the doors are plywood with a thin walnut veneer. Used a CNC machine for the design and then filled with epoxy. Also added wallpaper to the interior.
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#59 First Wood Project Attempted (Nightstand) This Is My Practice Nightstand Before I Build My Real Ones
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#60 I Built A Small Bar In My Basement. I Didn’t Really Have A Plan And It Started As A Need To Cover A Pole... Turned Out To Be A Bar
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