Have you ever dreamed of being handy in your own home? Have you ever hoped that one of these days, you would not only be able to fix or refurbish old tables and chairs, cabinets, doors, and other fixtures whenever they get broken or need a serious makeover? Have you ever wanted to be able to build new things with wood so that you can replace your old stuff at home without burning a hole in your pocket, or make something extra for your efforts by accepting made-to-order wood-based products? Whether your motivation is savings, self-satisfaction, or dollars and cents, what you want to become is a good woodworking craftsman.
To become one, you first need to have the right tools for the job. This is not to say, of course, that you need to max out your credit cards or spend your lifes savings to buy all the tools that you see on the catalogs or brochures. Start with the basics. A good tip to follow when you are just about to embark on your adventure in woodworking is this:
Start with a simple project, e.g., a birdhouse. Do not immediately embark on a complex project just because you can already imagine how good it will look when you are done with it. You may end up...