DIY woodworking can be a very fun and rewarding experience.
Let's talk about why someone would want to get involved with this sort of thing.
Do you have any wood-related projects around the house that just HAVE to get finished? You really only have a couple options as to how they're going to get done.
Also known as the easy way out, your first option is to pay somebody else to do the work for you.
There's absolutely nothing wrong with going this route, IF you can comfortably afford it.
Comfortably is the key here.
Don't go get yourself into financial trouble just to pay for some work to get done in your house.
Your second option is to roll up those sleeves, and do the work yourself.
This is by far the best choice for those on a strict budget.
Yes, it's going to take a little learning.
Yes, it's going to require some work on your part.
Don't worry! You'll save some money over hiring the job out to someone else, and there's a good chance you'll have some FUN doing the work! Before you jump right in and start doing your own projects, there are a few things you're going to need.
The first one is the right mindset.
You have to at least be somewhat MOTIVATED to do the work.
Some people use the fact that they're saving money as their motivation, while others simply enjoy doing the work.
The second thing you're going to need is some basic tools.
Common carpentry tools (hammer, nails, screwdriver, screws, tape measure, level, etc.
) are really all you'll need for most simple projects.
The last thing on the list of things you'll need is your plans.
Why are they the most important? If you try to follow vague, poorly written instructions (especially as a beginner), you're just asking for trouble.
You'll have a hard time following them, and that's when the anger and frustration sets in.