Just Wondering wrote:

Most areas have a local high school or community colleges that
offers some sort of wood shop class. Sign up for one. It will
(a) give you a better idea of what questions you should be asking,
and (b) give you a better idea if woodworking really is something
you want to try your hand at, before you begin making what could
be a life-long investment.


You know, I took several semesters of woodshop through jr & sr high.
My first project was some sort of little poplar hot plate made up of 3
pieces of wood. I also took a couple semesters of mechanical drawing.
I can't even imagine life without those basic lessons I learned in
those classes... especially the drafting. Granted, it was pretty
simple stuff... but it was a foundation... something to build on.

Joe Barta