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Thanks for the reply Chems, That sounds a very credit crunch friendly way into woodwork. I will more than likely be following a similar path. Two more weeks until I move in, so I just have to hold off buying all this gear and having to move it again :-) Stay safe.

Really they used machines as natural selection for my peer group :-) I have had a change of heart and my first project is going to be to fit out a room with MDF carcass to construct a walk in wardrobe (painted). I have spent the night reading the old posts and biscuits and knock down fixings...

Wow guys I am over whelmed with the top replies so far. It is my plan to make a bench, saw guide and cabinet as my first projects. I am hoping my metal machining days will help a little. Although those circular saws look nasty as hell, so fingers crossed I will manage to reply on here with all...

That sounds an offer to good to pass by, I will PM. I think maybe a plain book case might be a good starting point? Unless anyone needs a crib board :-D What did all you guys start off with? i.e. drill, router, circular saw, hand tools and clamps? I am looking forward to my first...

Thanks, I will do that. I have been thinking of a router and table, circular saw and table and a range of hand tools, clamps etc. What else would you advise getting in the beginning? Regards, Dean

Cheers guys, Rich I am just moving between tadley and basingstoke so just down the road. Would you pick draws as a first 'play' project or is it best to start somewhere smaller? First thing is to work out what tools I need, I will have a search. Dean

Ladies and Gents, I have been advised this would be a great place to start my journey, so I would first like to introduce myself. I have just purchased my first house at a young age of 32, and would like to start making my own fitted cabinets, draws etc. I am now a mechanical engineer but I...