Woodworking Projects for Newbies

If you've always wanted to work with wood but are intimidated by many of the plans you see out there, you'll need to learn the fundamentals and basics to woodworking so you'll have an enjoyable and productive experience with your new hobby.

We recommend Woodworking Basics: Mastering the Essentials of Craftsmanship written by Peter Korn. It's based on a two-week course and focused on woodworking fundamentals offered at the Center for Furniture Craftsmanship in Camden, Maine. This book takes a traditional approach to teaching, with the idea that learning basic skills is essential to craftsmanship.