Corey wrote:
> Brand, spankin' newbie here. My experience is limited to running
some scrap
> framing 2x4s through the TS and router just to make sure I actually
knew how
> to turn the machines on and alter the wood.
>
> My questions are on getting started.
>
> 1) I know the long-term rule would be to buy "unfinished" stock at a
lumber
> yard and cut it down and joint and plane to my own dimensional needs.
But
> as a beginner, would it be considered beneficial to use "finished"
wood that
> is already planed and jointed and ready for use? I'm sure it is more
> expensive. But for starters, I was thinking I could become familiar
with
> some of the basic tools and joinery before tackling unfinished stock
(baby
> steps).
>
> 2) What wood would you recommend for a starter? The finished stock
at the
> local Lowes is red oak, poplar, pine, and one other (can't remember
right
> now).
>
> 3) What kind of project would you recommend for a starter project? A
basic
> box, bookcase, ???
>
> Thanks for any advice/recommendations.
>
> Corey
Start with some finished stock. Go with the pine or the poplar. As far
as the project, start small. Don't take on something too big the first
time or you might get discourarged too early in your woodworking
experience. Good luck.
hi "Newbies"
I'd suggest watching cable TV's DIY...Woodwork Show ..it's on
regularly, shows a complete project,the projects usually require
several types of toys/tools,DIY gives you computer access to their
site and info re:plans, needed supplies etc, and it's free...good
show!
"VK" <[email protected]> wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...
> Corey wrote:
> > Brand, spankin' newbie here. My experience is limited to running
> some scrap
> > framing 2x4s through the TS and router just to make sure I actually
> knew how
> > to turn the machines on and alter the wood.
> >
> > My questions are on getting started.
> >
> > 1) I know the long-term rule would be to buy "unfinished" stock at a
> lumber
> > yard and cut it down and joint and plane to my own dimensional needs.
> But
> > as a beginner, would it be considered beneficial to use "finished"
> wood that
> > is already planed and jointed and ready for use? I'm sure it is more
> > expensive. But for starters, I was thinking I could become familiar
> with
> > some of the basic tools and joinery before tackling unfinished stock
> (baby
> > steps).
> >
> > 2) What wood would you recommend for a starter? The finished stock
> at the
> > local Lowes is red oak, poplar, pine, and one other (can't remember
> right
> > now).
> >
> > 3) What kind of project would you recommend for a starter project? A
> basic
> > box, bookcase, ???
> >
> > Thanks for any advice/recommendations.
> >
> > Corey
>
> Start with some finished stock. Go with the pine or the poplar. As far
> as the project, start small. Don't take on something too big the first
> time or you might get discourarged too early in your woodworking
> experience. Good luck.