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Jacob, that's quite a negative post given that I'm just starting and have already been given my bench. I'd prefer if you could stick to giving me tips and encouragement. Someone has already pmed me with ideas on how to make my workbench more useful. That approach would suit me better than simply...

Thanks. What I'll do is go to Homebase (it's walking distance) and pick up some wood for practicing with, just getting my bench set up, have a go with my saws etc. I'll use my workmate and get used to it. I've had some tips on how to improve it so I can do that if needs be. And then! After that...

Ah, I have a workbench. It's a black and decker one. I see from comments above it doesn't appear to be too popular but I got it for Christmas so that's what I'm working with. We have a small garage at the end of the garden that we don't use so I was going to start work in there - if I can find...

Ok, thanks everyone. Here's the plan I think. I will make the first box using butt joints, glue and nails. That will give me some good practice at cutting and some basic skills. I can try out rebated joints and mitres for some of the subsequent boxes. AJB, I'd love to visit a workshop or even...

Marcros, thank you. I will have a Google on rebated butt joints and bench hooks and hopefully make some progress. I need ten of these "drawers" so maybe if the first is successful using these techniques I can come back for more ideas on how to make more advanced boxes for the others.

Thanks fiveeyes. The tools I have: A black and Decker workbench Hand tools like various saws and chisels Mitre box If there are other tools necessary, I am happy to buy them as I see this as a first project of many. Thanks, Alice

Hi, I'm completely new to woodworking but would like to build some boxes for storage in my baby's bedroom. I have in mind the type of box and will try and attach a picture before posting. Basically, it's an open top box with either holes or little doorknobs on the end for storage. They will sit...