Getting Started with Woodworking

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29 Responses to “Getting Started with Woodworking”

  1. Jim Young

    In my life I have built a two storied home and two 20 foot sailing boats, double diagonal strip plank style. I’m now semi retired and keen to learn some more skills.

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    • Customer Service

      Hi Jim,

      This is the place to keep up on your woodworking skills. Enjoy.

      Sarah

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  2. Bob Haggard

    Didn’t do any woodworking before I retired. Now I can’t get enough. Woodshop is Mostly used/older stuff (read “cheaper”). Still learning and experimenting.

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  3. lester wallis

    i have done custom wood work for over 55 years but i still love to watch other people and how they do things because i don’t care how or how good you are you can always learn something from others thank you for allowing me to join your grope

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  4. Tara

    We have several downed walnut logs we are taking to mill to cut in slabs custom widths for your projects

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  5. Dane Brenno

    No web site but avid wood worker. Still, we all can learn from each other. I want tips to learn from the best in the business. Interested in your recommendation’s for a sod lathe.

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    • Customer Service

      Hello Dane,

      Thank you for contacting us.

      I’m assuming that you are referring to a wood lathe.
      Here are a few lathe options at various price ranges:

      Midi lathe: These are great for turning spindles and smaller bowls, mainly used by hobbyist woodworkers. There are several good options in this category these days. Here are a couple suggestions:

      Jet 1221VS: https://amzn.to/2Ii9KRO

      Laguna Revo 1216: https://amzn.to/31ORrwm

      Mid size: Here you step up to larger motors and greater capacity for turning more efficiently, and larger pieces.

      Laguna Revo 1836 (This is the one that George uses the most): https://amzn.to/2MuZmap

      Powermatic 2014: https://amzn.to/43eNfGB

      Production: For professional turners who require larger capacity and power, these lathes are good options:

      Powermatic 4224B: https://amzn.to/3zF0kvv

      Laguna Revo 2436: https://amzn.to/31Ar7qA

      If you have any other questions, please chat, email, or call Customer Service. 

      Sincerely,

      Sarah
      Wood Workers Guild of America Video Membership

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  6. Monte Bowen Reeder

    I am excited to see what all this site has to offer. I love building all kinds of things. I finished building my grandchildren a tree house and built my wife her covered deck so looking to get into another project lol

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  7. Steve

    I appreciate the layout recommendations for tool triangles and the storage. I notice you stick your stored lumber. I have not done that, although I do my cut to size pieces. Does it make a difference at the “raw” stage?

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    • Customer Service

      It helps to maintain equilibrium through seasonal changes so the lumber is always ready to use. It’s not critical however.

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  8. James Brodd

    This is a must read for beginners to advanced woodworkers. Thanks for the great info!

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