Learning a new hobby should be at the top of everyones list of things to do. Especially if there are kids around. A great hobby for families is woodworking. Projects range from small birdhouses that may take a couple of hours up to a full set of bedroom furniture or even a boat that may take a few months or even a couple of years!
For getting started, just some simple hand tools and a set of saw horses or a small table are really all that are needed. Lets say you decide to build a bird house. For the beginner probably the best thing to do would be to find a good set of bird house plans. That way you have a step by step guide for the entire process. Also a good set of plans will provide a materials and tool list for the project that will come in very handy.
Step 1: Gather the Materials.
For a small project like this, a lot of times you can find scrap wood that has been thrown away that will work and give your bird house a vintage look. Pallets are a great source of free wood for small projects. Most businesses have old pallets that they will give you if you ask. A lot of pallets are made of hardwoods too (added bonus). If you are planning on building more than one, make sure you find enough material plus a little extra, just in case.
Step 2: Cut Pieces to Size
Once you have all of your materials, Look at your plans and cut all of your pieces to size. Be sure to cut multiples of each piece if you are planning to build more than one, it will save you a lot of time doing it at this stage.
Step 3: Time for assembly
Now that you have all of your pieces refer to your bird house plans for the proper assembly order and start building your bird house. Some projects can be a little tricky to assemble. A good set of wood working plans will show you the proper order of assembly so your project will turn out just as it should. This part is fun for the kids. It will help teach them patience as well.
As you can see, a hobby in woodworking can be fun and easy. Starting out with an easy project, a good set of woodworking plans, and some very basic tools is all you need.
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