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I'd really love to start making something, even if it's basic. Any tips on where to start? Tools, wood, etc?

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[–] mipadaitu 15 points 6 months ago (2 children)

IF you have enough for a "full size" shop, including workbenches, a table saw, etc. Then I recommend Steve Ramsey (Woodworking for Mere Mortals). He has a lot of projects and shop tips for people just getting started. He also has a website that has a constantly updated buy list for how to build a shop on the cheap.
https://www.youtube.com/@SteveRamsey

IF you are tight on space, but still want power tools, then Peter Millard (10 minute workshop) is a UK woodworker that does a lot of cabinetry and custom builds in a small basement UK shop. It's really nice, and he even has a series of projects where he starts with just some super basic tools, and then makes slightly more complicated stuff every week.
https://www.youtube.com/@10MinuteWorkshop

IF you want to try your hand at a no power tool shop (which can still be expensive to buy the stuff), then Paul Sellers is a great instructor. Most of his videos assume you don't know anything and are just starting out.
https://www.youtube.com/@Paul.Sellers

Finally, Stumpy Nubs is a great channel for just general info, shop tips, and safe handling of tools. Just beware that he slips in a lot of "Just buy this one last thing from my affiliate link and it'll solve all your problems."
https://www.youtube.com/@StumpyNubs

Wood Whisperer, Tamar at 3x3 Custom, Lincoln St. Four Eyes, Izzy Swan, and a bunch of other channels are a lot of fun too, but most of them have moved into more of a "watch me make this awesome thing with my quarter million $$$ shop."

[–] [email protected] 6 points 6 months ago

This is a great list and a great summary. Steve Ramsey was a huge help for me starting out.

Great list at the bottom, too. Some others I recommend:

  • Jonathan Katz-Moses (good testing and teaching)
  • WoodWorkWeb (approachable, similar in some ways to Steve Ramsey).
[–] [email protected] 3 points 6 months ago

Also Rex Krueger is worth having on the list https://m.youtube.com/@RexKrueger