West Hills Wood offers tips on:

• Building your tool collection from absolute zero

• Using the tools you have safely and efficiently

• Projects that help you gain experience

• Projects you can build with young children

• Beginner woodworkers philosophy to maintain perspective

• Ideas for projects and tools of value on the second step

The internet is loaded with sites and information for people interested in woodworking. But the information on most sites runs right past most beginners. Have you noticed that all their joints are tight, all their cuts are straight, and all their finishes are perfect?

As true beginners in the world of woodworking, we searched the internet for beginner woodworking ideas, tips, and help but were quickly overwhelmed by sites far above our level. "Keep practicing" they all say.

Here at West Hills Wood, we'll show you our practice, talk us both through a project, and laugh at our results together as we work toward a better woodworking project. The information provided here is specific, clear, and complete.

Our collection of tools when we started reflected ten years worth of home ownership, consisting of a hammer or two, circular saw, handful of screwdrivers, power drill, and cordless drill. And we had a fair amount of completed projects around the house.

As our home projects grew, so did our toolbox. As out confidence grew, we'd add another tool and complete another project. We needed a guitar stand, music stand, and book shelf. So we built them and discovered we liked both process and result.

You will no doubt encounter many of the same beginner woodworking adventures we have. Great! We'll learn from it and move on together.

Pros and more serious hobbyists might shake their heads at the stories, projects, and advice found on these pages. But they'll probably also smile when recalling their days of being beginner woodworkers.

Enjoy the journey, you will never be this bad at it again.

Beginner Woodworking Tools Gathering the beginner woodworking tools needed to perform a basic task is a daunting task. West Hills Wood has some solutions.

More Tools Eventually a beginning woodworker will need more tools for woodworking. Add a sander or two, some extra hands, or clamps.

Beginner Woodworking Project West Hills Wood has free beginner woodworking projects on site. While not for building fine quality furniture, they will teach a few basic lessons while rewarding the builder with a useful piece.

Beginner Woodworking Philosophy Beginning woodworkers face a discouraging learning curve. Let West Hills Wood be your guide on the path to beginner woodworking philosophy.

For Sale Unique wood gifts for sale at West Hills Wood. Featuring California walnut and pecan hardwoods, these items make wonderful gifts.

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About West Hills Wood West Hills Wood is created by Harold Osmer, a fast learning beginning woodworker. Click here to learn more about West Hills Wood.