Hello all

Jfw2708 · 27 Dec 2023

hi everyone, trust you have all had a good Christmas so far! I’m a complete newbie to woodworking. I did a 2 day weekend course with the excellent Nick at Wharfedale Workshop a few weeks ago…first time id picked up a chisel since woodwork at school in the early 80s. I’m looking forward to getting into things, facing the usual newbie challenges of what are the ‘essential’ tools, where do i buy wood from, how do i stop myself spending thousands on tools i will use once / never….lol. set-up will be in my garage and I’ve been working with Nick to make a bench to use. Got a few things for Christmas from the family and now about to sharpen my first chisel set…wish me luck!

cheers

MorrisWoodman12 · 27 Dec 2023

Welcome @jfw27to the knot house. I'm sure you will enjoy your woodworking and get a lot from it: pleasure, satisfaction, a sense of achievement, frustration, bruises, cuts and splinters. But keep going.
A word to the wise though: don't mention the 's' word, you know (I'll whisper it) sharpening. There's many different opinions here and each adherent supports their 'only way to do it' vehemently.
Anyways up there are a lot of experienced members who will offer advice should you need some.
Have fun and enjoy.
Martin

Sachakins · 27 Dec 2023

Hi and welcome to our insanatorium

Bingy man · 27 Dec 2023

Welcome welcome , if the woodworking bug has truly bitten you then about the only thing to stop you from buying more tools are the words - out of stock ,, or no longer available lol

best bet is to start with small projects and then ask yourself if you can complete it with the tools you have or do you need ( yes you do ) any other tools ( of course you do ) to make a good job ( probably need that new tri square / drill / microscope / drone / etc etc . Seriously though don’t go mad but don’t buy really cheap poorly made tools . Car boots , eBay job lots and of course the for sale section on this forum will help you .. good luck ..