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.
#81 Built My First Bar! Took Way Longer Than Expected, Cost 3 Times As Much But I’m Happy With The Results!
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#82 Final Post For This Sub!
Just finished these nightstands. A year ago I quit my job, went to cabinetmaking school, built a little portfolio and am now a full blown cabinetmaker. Love seeing everyone's passion grow on this sub.
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#83 Lumber Prices Are Through The Roof But Here’s My Design For Cost-Effective Storage Using Only 2x4s And 2x2s
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#84 Probably The Most Crude Thing I’ve Ever Made, Yet Also The Most Beneficial
2 main benefits: happy lungs and happy AC.
And my dog decided to trample the filters beforehand. My fault for laying them flat on the floor
And my dog decided to trample the filters beforehand. My fault for laying them flat on the floor
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#85 Just In Case You Have Not Learned This Little Trick Yet
When building something that will be outside or in a wet environment (like this shower stool) one of the primary concerns is where the feet touch the ground. Because wood is just a bunch of straws, the feet tend to suck up (capillary) moisture and your project can rot from the ground up. Especially if the feet are in the dirt.
To stop this you need a barrier between the ground and the wood. So wrap tape around the feet so that tape creates a "bowl". Mix up some regular 5 minute epoxy (with epoxy, remember to stir/mix for much longer than you think you should) and pour the epoxy into your little bowl. It only needs to be about 1/8" thick. I know it's "5 Minute Epoxy" but let it cure overnight.
Remove the tape and rasp/file or sand it smooth. You now have a project that will last longer than if you had not done that.
To stop this you need a barrier between the ground and the wood. So wrap tape around the feet so that tape creates a "bowl". Mix up some regular 5 minute epoxy (with epoxy, remember to stir/mix for much longer than you think you should) and pour the epoxy into your little bowl. It only needs to be about 1/8" thick. I know it's "5 Minute Epoxy" but let it cure overnight.
Remove the tape and rasp/file or sand it smooth. You now have a project that will last longer than if you had not done that.
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#87 Wife Wanted To Buy A Raised Garden Planter. I Built One Myself For 2x The Cost
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#88 Through The Pandemic I Switched Careers And Enrolled In Carpentry Classes. First Stair Case, Little Mock Up At Campus
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#89 Some Of You Who Frequent This Subreddit May Have Seen My Earlier Posts Of Each Attempt At Hand Cut Dovetails. This Is My 5th. I Am Very Happy With This One
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#90 I Made A Bookshelf
I am running out of room at my own place so I have had to branch out to friends’ houses
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#91 I’m 12 And Love Woodworking I Thought I Should Try Some Traditional Joinery So My First Dovetail
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#92 She Sees It On Facebook, And 2 Weeks Later I'm Selling Them On Facebook. Thanks Honey!
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