Getting Started
The First Five Tools Every Beginner Actually Needs
Skip the gadget rabbit hole. These five tools cover ninety percent of beginner projects.
Projects
Build a Simple Bookshelf in One Weekend
A confidence-building first project using straight cuts, glue, and a few screws.
Technique
Seven Beginner Mistakes That Ruin Good Boards
From tear-out to glue squeeze-out, here are the errors that trip up almost everyone.