Beginner

Awesome joinery for DIY projects

April 28, 2020

Call it beginner joinery, non-traditional joinery, or joinery for DIY projects; it doesn’t matter. Truth is, these joinery options work.

6 woodworking projects for beginners

April 20, 2020

Something marvelous about this craft is that fine work isn’t limited to talented, seasoned pros with decades of experience. Beginners can make beautiful work, too, even if they don’t know a dovetail’s pin from its tail.

The Learning Curve: Turning For Furniture Makers

April 2, 2019

If you're like Anissa and Ben, and have little to no experience turning, David Douyard will give you the knowledge and confidence to head out to the shop and give…

Floating Wine Holder

August 17, 2014

I made this floating wine holder for my dad, and it turned out really good. All it is is a 1 x 4 with a 27 degree bevel and a…

A Beginner’s Mitered Box

January 15, 2014

A novice's attempt at design and execution.

My Garage in a perfect world

January 23, 2012

This would be the layout of my shop, if I were to miraculously win the lottery...and if we decided not to move afterward. :-) The Shop Planner is a pretty…

Jason’s Rocking Horse

December 5, 2008

This was my first project in hardwood. I was lucky to find the very good plans of Mr. Linck. The project came together relatively easily and quickly. I don't have…

Free Plan: Classic Lift-Lid Box

November 27, 2008

Revisit Doug Stowe's classic keepsake box with this excerpt from his book Basic Box Making. Perfect for beginners and experts, these plans can be easily adapted in size, proportions, joinery,…

Free Patterns: Bread Boards and Cutting Boards

November 26, 2008

Cutting boards are a great first project for the novice woodworker, and perfect for the this time of year when quick holiday projects are in demand. Watch the video and…