4859 best r/beginnerwoodworking images on Pholder | Difference between 24 tooth (left) and 60 tooth (right) blades in the same circular saw, on a 2x4. The 60’s so smooth!

Difference between 24 tooth (left) and 60 tooth (right) blades in the same circular saw, on a 2x4. The 60’s so smooth!

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Wife wanted to buy a radiator cover. Thought I could do it for cheaper. Turns out tools are expensive, but I'm pleased with the result.

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I’ve always cut corners and never made anything I would consider well made until I finished this chair. 50 hours of work, I took my time with literally everything, 15 hours of sanding, etc. I hope this outlives me. Very proud of this.

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I have filled my first bucket of saw dust. What is the best way to utilize this or what can I with it?

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My friend wanted something to display her handmade soaps at farmers markets so I made her these

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Birthday present for my son, his first hammer. It’s been a big hit with the golf tees and styrofoam.

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Raw Cedar slabs milled, planned, and squared up from fallen trees after Hurricane Michael

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Was planning on building my first work bench, but at $25 this was too good to pass up

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Well. Built a king size bed for us. Turned out okay I think.

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I made this cutting board 2 days ago and think it turned out pretty good

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(Mostly) Finished my first project today! Potting bench for my wife.

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Youve heard of measure twice cut once, but what about measure once and make an entire cabinet door twice?

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When I was 10 I made my first chair, it was completely unsafe and non-functional but I was proud of it. 21 years later I made my second chair, it is much safer and more functional than that first one and I wanted to share it because I'm proud of it.

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Told my wife I had to finish this project for our newborn girl but not gonna lie, no one uses it besides me

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Dinosaur chair for my son's first christmas

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It's comically easy to turn treadmills into belt Sanders. $60 for a belt and a free treadmill!

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My first picture frame, this was the scariest glue ups I have ever done.

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First relief attempt. Stained it after this and it looks way worse so I’m posting this version instead 😅 took about 62 hours.

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I can totally make a bookshelf cheaper than walmart

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I work with aromatic cedar professionally and we often make offcuts similar to this. 1 x 5-12. It feels wasteful to just throw them away, anyone have ideas on what we could use these for?

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I built a new console for my living room. First time building something this big.

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Farmhouse coffee table with storage. This was supposed to be a Christmas present for my wife, but inevitable delays - both time, and learning/figuring how to do certain pieces - pushed this back to Valentines day. Still done, and she's still ecstatic. Learned a ton, but turned out nice.

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My first project finally completed

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Not the best but it was my first time.

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When 2 covid hobbies collide: Wife asked for a stand for her exercise equipment.

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Learning to use a router. First practice board!

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My wife and I used cedar pickets from Home Depot to make a privacy wall.

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I like the natural wood look but my kid prefers a blue wax finish on mahogany. To each their own I guess...

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My first piece of furniture. Its not perfect, mistakes were made, but I am proud.

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What I thought Beginner Woodworking would actually look like. My first big project.

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First castle joint

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My hot mess first time dovetail attempt

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Took the day off for a one day build! Mobile workbench/table saw station.

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Only got around to hanging it up a month later

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First 3D cutting board

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My first chair, made from scrap 2x3 and pallet wood. A little crooked but she’s sturdy.

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Friend announced that they're expecting, I wanted to give a gift but I don't have much money but I do have tools and some scrap wood so I made babys first rattle

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So that didn't work...

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Saw someone on here looking for “true beginner-looking projects” so here I am

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This clever device I created keeps our eggs from rolling off the counter.

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It's not much, but it's mine lol. Lots of mistakes. I love it.

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made a wall lamp, school project

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My wife wanted a step stool for the kids, so my wife gets a step stool for the kids

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Finishing my first week of carpentry school! Here is an exercise they gave us.

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What have I taken on...

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Building a tool cabinet - first attempt at box joints. Not the prettiest, but it works!

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Found a piece of glass in a dumpster and used it to make this succulent coffee table

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Merry Christmas to me! Can’t wait to start knocking out some more projects now.

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Made a bedside table, my first attempt at making any sort of furniture

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Made my first castle joint

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My first dovetail joint.

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Not as impressive as most here, but you gotta start somewhere!

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Multicolored oak table and bench (first major project) -WIP still needs poly/resin finish.

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I Built a Chair

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Made a penalty box time out chair for my 2 year old nephew's birthday.

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First real project. I had instruction. But I am pretty proud of it

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I stimulated the economy.

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I am a 13 year old boy and i like to make wooden weapons what do you think

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I’ve never made anything before but I got my Dad to teach me the basics so I could build a mini picnic bench for my rabbits!

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My first dovetail! 😀

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Since I keep seeing posts almost daily about where to buy wood, I wanted to remind everyone to reach out to their local cabinet makers.

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After years of lurking and learning, my first hardwood project

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Scrap wood, with my daughter. No plans.

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What are the notches on the front of the legs for? Found at the vet.

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My first ever dovetail

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Cherry veneered turntable

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Newly back into woodworking. I give you, not a cabinet, not a box, but a toilet stool!

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I'm sure the cat will appreciate handmade dovetails

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You guys all liked my benches and said such kind words that I thought I’d share a picture of it today in the (rare) British sun!

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Dusted off the ol’ Pythagorean theorem for this accent wall my wife wanted.

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Finished my weekend project. Sandbox with folding lid/benches

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First time trying to cut a dado vs 20th, making progress!

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Boot tray / glove and hat drying rack

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Completed Maui’s Mini Magic Hook for my daughter. Rough cut with jigsaw, shaped with draw knife, filed, and sanded to 320. Decals deeply burned in. Rope is wrapped and tightened without any glue. Have to say I’m quite proud of this one

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Third attempt at dovetail. First attempt with all the necessary tools.

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My son turns 5 next week. I made him a workbench so he can start his own projects! Pine frame with a plywood top and shelf.

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Made my first gift. Wooden comb for my wife. Made from oak threshold.

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Just sold 14 of my cutting boards at my work’s craft fair! It’s an amazing feeling to make/sell things you are proud of.

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Screen door I made.

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That’s the last time I’ll pour Danish oil in a plastic cup.

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My first half-blind dovetails came out pretty good... still not perfect but maybe good enough?

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First dovetails on a real project. It was a good day, I felt I was in the grove all day. (They are slightly proud on purpose so I can plane them smooth later)

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