Woodworking

If you are new to woodworking, getting started may seem overwhelming. Woodworking requires knowing what tools to use, types of wood, some basic types of joinery and finishes, and some skills.

Woodworking is all about learning, experimenting and improving. It gives you an opportunity to create unique and personal wood creations. 

You can start from a simple project and move on to projects that are complex and require detail finishing.

Wood enthusiasts can find a balance between proper function and creative elements of the woodworking projects.

You can start with some basics about safety, tools, woodworking essentials and accessories.

Safety

Working with any hand and power tools requires careful and proper handling. Making safety a priority and habit goes a long way and increases your enjoyment of woodworking.

Make a habit to commit to common sense good practices. Don’t have an attitude and be careless or in a hurry in a wood shop.

Some basic rules of safety are:

• Wear right type of clothes
• Wear safety equipment necessary for the job, such as, eye protection, face shields or masks, ear protection, gloves etc.
• Avoid using anything that can impair your reaction or judgement time, i.e., avoid drugs and alcohol
• Make sure there are no tripping hazard
• Keep floor and shop area clean and tidy
• Store and handle your tools properly
• Don’t use blunt blades and bits
• Disconnect power before changing blades or other components of power tools
• If cutting used boards or pieces of wood, make sure it is free of nails, screws or staples. Inspect the stock and/or use a metal detector before cutting. Nails or pieces of metal when in contact with the saw blade can damage the blade and cause the stock to kick back, causing injury.
• Avoid distractions