12 Common Woodworking Mistakes I've Seen in 50 Years

Embarking on your woodworking journey? 🪚 Avoid the Top 12 Common Beginner Mistakes with our insightful guide! Learn the ropes, skip the pitfalls, and craft with confidence. Watch now to level up your woodworking game! 🔨🤓

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00:01 Introduction
00:20 1) Expecting Too Much
00:51 2) Buying Cheap Tools
02:05 3) Buying Too Expensive
03:30 4) Not Adjusting Tools
05:05 5) Not Using Guides
06:29 6) Using Dull Bits & Blades
06:57 7) Forgetting the Saw Kerf
07:34 8) Using Moist Lumber
09:01 9) Not Creating a Plan
10:06 10) Working Only with Pine
11:16 11) Not Trying Something New
11:58 12) Dusty & Disorganized Workshop
12:57 Conclusion
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[michaele]

I would add 2 more.. Rule #1 might be "Be as safe as possible" ; #14 should refer to rules #1: Safety and #2: Cheap tools just as a reminder. You are also correct, inexpensive does not mean cheap. Good video. 👍👍

[AdmiralSpaceballs]

this reminded me of the first time i used a sander and put the sandpaper backwards

[AndirHon]

@4:17 easy slip, but it stood out to me ... bandsaw tables are not parallel to the blade unless you're using a mill saw. Likely, just because you talked about the fence being parallel.

[newlibertarian]

6:58 "7. forgetting the saw curve"

I know you meant "kerf" but had to laugh scratching my head when the title didn't match you talking point.

well, forgetting the curve is an issue when routing dodo joints or making other cuts. so be sure to use stops or marks on the workpiece relative to the fence/tool and blade curve. Finish the cuts with hand saw or chisel.

[anthonymiddlesex]

milwaulkee and ryobi are the same company