A Total Beginner's Guide to Woodworking

Why do so many people love woodworking these days? Don't know where to begin? Here's a look at what you can expect from this hobby. More resources►►

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[pixel_vengeur]

"I'm going to assume you have never built something and have zero experience in the field"

Finally, a video I'll be able to follow

[klclaire]

Less than 3 min into this video, I felt like “This guy and this content are going to be so important in my life.” My dad, an AVID woodworker, died recently (and unexpectedly). Part of my grief has been kicking myself over and over for not taking him up on his offer to teach me more woodworking skills or simply spending time with him in his shop. I find myself with all of his tools and a great shop available to me, but with zero of my own experience to use them besides the tiny snippets I picked up from him through the years. Right before he died, my husband and I purchased a old house with the mentality, “Dad will help us fix it up slowly.” Now I’m more determined than ever to become more capable, learn about woodworking, and make him (and me) proud in the process. So thank you for this opportunity!! Oh, and my dad’s name was Steve. 💕

[thaduke]

I am brand new to woodworking. 46 yrs old. I have always wanted to do it, but was intimidated by both the cost and possibility of me not doing well in it. 3 weeks ago I woke up, drove to home depot, bought a circular saw, sander, some 2x4's, a sheet of plywood, pegboard and miscellaneous supplies. After unloading everything the next morning I woke up, drank my cup of coffee and went into the garage and built the 1st thing ever with my hands: a work bench.

I've been watching so many people on YouTube, getting ideas and tips. By far you are my favorite and I am learning so much from your channel. Thank you for what you do for us.

Peace and blessings to you and yours. ✌🐯

[kmwrites]

Sure do admire you, Steve Ramsey. Thanks for mentioning women. I'm getting back into it at the ripe age of 73 and lovin' it! Have learned from you for quite a few years.

[Spartan-iuth]

That final monologue was perfect Steve, and truer words were never spoken

[kaileyenns]

Hi Steve, female millennial here. Just bought a house and want to learn how to do the work myself, and not constantly bug my husband with my many whims. Happy to be here and eager to learn!

[steveroberts]

"We start to feel anxiety because none of this ever reaches a conclusion." Very nicely said, Steve!

[Bizzymuma]

Hi, recently subscribed because you make it fun to be a newbie in a craft. I'm a mother of a 9 yo boy we're collecting tools to start making things more. Thanks for your great work.

[napnaps]

I’m 31 female in my 2nd year of nursing. I’m going to be totally honest, after the pandemic I’m completely put off working in the healthcare not because of covid but other aspects that public don’t see. An ex partner of mine was a carpenter and he taught me how to use a lot of tools and I built a raised vegetable bed from pallets and wall from pallets...I have a video on my channel if you’ll like to see. That was about 6years ago! I got huge satisfaction from it plus I’m very artsy and love my crafts, now I’ve applied for a construction course then that will gain me entry into applying carpentry. I can’t wait!

[NeraizeI]

Fantastic video Steve, I'm a 22 year old student teacher looking to pick up a hands-on hobby to escape essay and writing hell. This was one of the most uplifting and encouraging videos I've seen on youtube in ages, thank you so much for your awesome work!

[timothysnave]

I didn't expect this to become a philosophy video. I found it oddly heartwarming toward the end.

[carlcivitella]

Fun vid. I am 75 and been woodworking for 50 years in my basement shop in my spare time. Guess what ? I worked my self all the way up to beginner. B/C this craft changes so much over the years.

[hansdegroot]

One of the best videos for promoting woodworking. Thanks for sharing.

[anneoreilly]

I got into woodworking four years ago when I wanted to build a bench at the end of a hallway using kitchen cabinets I was removing. Ended up do the demo myself and building a great bench. I was hooked!

[false_fruits]

I’ve been getting into woodworking over the past 7 years because of my grandfather. He is a true master in his class. This video basically covers everything he taught me when I was a younger kid. It is truly great to see people interested in this craft and I hope you continue to perfect your skills.

[Thatplumberguy]

I am 23 and got big into woodworking because I needed a break from my job I’m a plumber/hvac tech so in my spare time all I did was read and study anything and everything and decided I needed a break when I’m home I can do woodworking because I hate sitting down lol. So I’m glad you notice that the younger generation is getting into this craft.

[midnightwolf]

Thank you for mentioning women and speaking so respectfully ❤️ I'm just beginning to get into woodworking because I want to learn to make my own furniture, but I've hesitated to click on any video from a man out of fear of encountering misogyny and general toxicity. This really reassured me 😊 Thank you ❤️

[emyoswald]

I'm not really a newbie, but I've had a lot of fun watching these videos, and it's gotten me into building things again. Yesterday I got a good amount done on five different projects in about 4 hours!

-a custom size frame that I designed, with rabbet joints on my dad's table saw.
-version 2 of a small display board for a collection of botanical/geometric themed pins.
-modding a small picture frame into a shadow box, to float an original painting safely behind glass.
-sanded and cut to size my first glue-up, a tabletop for an antique card catalog.
-A riser/stand for my home studio computer monitors.

[MeansWoodshop]

This was a great video, Steve. We appreciate you and everything you’ve done to help beginners get out there and make stuff.
You forgot to mention that it can become addictive. I set out to make only a clipboard, that was it. Nothing else. Two years later I have a shop set up, have my own channel, build things every weekend, and replaced most of my furniture with stuff I’ve made.
It’s amazing how something I set out to do as a one-off has become such a big integral part of my life and who I am. A huge part of that is thanks to you 👍

[Theand]

As a beginner woodworker I watch several minutes of a video then pop open 50 more tabs of youtube, but your presentation skills and editing really kept me glued to your video and really got hooked! You really inspire us mere mortals! Cheers from Romania!