I want to learn more on woodworking
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Im old, so I’ll suggest your local library. As well, there are probably a hundred sites on Google.
Find a carpenter or furniture maker in your area and ask if you can watch. See if you can find the name of the high school or VocEd Shop teacher and ask for advice.
See if your HD or Lowe’s is offering classes (they do).
Our town Historical group often as classes about restoration.
A wonderful goal. Good luck, have fun, and buy a SawzAll
Mirian, you can do a google search or a search on youtube.com and many results will show up. You can start by learning about the basic tools and then perhaps do a simple project to get the feel of using the tools and measuring, sanding, etc. Mostly you learn by doing.
I dont know if your high school offers vocational or not, but that would be a great first choice. you may want to check with your county extension service. they have some great contacts.
The internet has a lot of sites. Google woodworking sites, free woodworking plans, Youtube videos, etc. Library is a good source. some even rent DVD's.
You could start with a basic wood working course at a community college... or volunteer at Habitat for Humanity.... make contacts and find someone who is willing to teach you the basics...AND... start shopping Craig's list and looking for the tools you will need... a joiner, planer, table saw, compound miter saw, drill press, etc.... some times you can find good stuff at great prices... one thing to start with is a Kreg jig... online at Kreg.com or at Lowe's... I have noticed that ALL of the Tv DIY carpenters use them.
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