Tools for the New WoodworkerWhile learning about different aspects of woodworking and your own personal preferences, it is often difficult to know which tools to acquire. Getting started can be daunting, but does not have to mean a shop full of expensive equipment.Introduction to Wood Types

Each variety of wood has its own characteristics to be thought-out when building a project. The type of wood you choose determines its attractiveness through color, texture and the strength of your finished piece.

Introduction to the Fundamentals of Woodworking

Learn which tool to use and how to utilize and care for your tools. Develop skills in the use of hand and power tools using them safely and effectively. By understanding the basic concepts and techniques, you will learn the skills needed for woodworking projects.

Wood Shop Layout and Organization

Woodworkers come in a wide spectrum of types, from the completely organized to the completely scattered. Organizing your shop so that you can find all your tools when you need them, and have room to work, will enhancing your personal style and enjoyment.

Welcome to Woodworking

This article is aimed at anyone thinking about starting or re-entering into the hobby of woodworking. There are about as many reasons to start woodworking as there are people thinking about getting into it.

Fundamentals Of Woodworking.com is targeted towards beginner and novice woodworkers, with hopefully, enough information that the experienced hand will keep coming back for a look around.

Marquetry, Intarsia & Antique Tools

Basics of the art of wood inlays, and the collecting of antique hand tools.

Marquetry and Intarsia

There is a lot of confusion on the internet concerning the difference between Marquetry and Intarsia. I’m sure they are plenty of people whom have never seen these terms before, or are familiar with them, but never knew what they meant, so I thought I’d do a piece explaining these and related terms.

Wood Glues and Fasteners

There are two basic ways to fasten together wooden objects, glue and fasteners. Having the correct glue or fastener can be critical to the accomplishment of any project. Knowing which adhesive to choice or which fastener can be extremely important to you pieces. Glue not only will temporary help align a piece at glue up, but will permanently strengthen the joint.

Use of Wood and Veneers

For the elements of any project that will show, particularly for projects where the natural wood is planned to be a design characteristic, thought should be taken to select the grains and natural attributes that will best fit your plan. Wood veneer is frequently used on common or less costly materials to give them a superficially attractive facade. 

Woodworking Terms, Tips & Tricks, and a Little Humor

What does that mean, and how do they do that, and a little humor to break up the day. Tips, tricks, and hints, along with some terminology and jargon glossaries, and a small collection of woodworking humor.