Whether you are a teenager starting out on your woodworking journey or you have finally retired from work and looking for a great hobby, you will want some easy projects to begin with. Launching into difficult projects can cause frustration or worse still put you off the craft altogether. The trick is to practice basic techniques with your early projects and build on these skills with each new piece you make.
Woodworking Tools
The appeal of woodworking is you don’t need a lot of hand-tools to get started. If you’re on a tight budget just check that the job doesn’t require you to buy a fancy new tool to finish it. Later on, if you want to graduate to do more complex woodworking, you can add to your collection as you go.Instructions for Easy Woodworking Projects
There are patterns and instructions all over the internet. Some are paid and have details of all the tools and materials you will need and step by step instructions while other instructions are free. You can follow the pattern to the letter or find one you like the look of and modify it slightly to put your individual stamp on it. Here are a few suggested projects we think make great starters:Footstool
If you didn’t make a footstool in high school woodworking class, now is your chance. A footstool can come in so many shapes and sizes from a single step or flip-flop stool used by kids to multiple rung stools and step ladders suitable for an adult’s weight. You are sure to find one that fits the bill with 23 foot stool variations to choose from.Wooden Box
A simple small wooden box is a good starter project because you can use wood offcuts. If you make a mistake that can’t be fixed, just grab another piece and start again. Decide if you want to add hinges or leave it as two separate pieces with a lid and bottom. Check out these Pinterest pics for inspiration then decide on the dimensions you want the box to be. Choosing the type of joins you want to tackle will help narrow your search.Pencil Holder
If its drill practice you want, why not try making a type of holder. A pencil holder is another favourite high school project, or you could do a make-up, a small vase or toothbrush holder. Choose a nice looking piece of wood that you can varnish so you can practice your drilling and finishing skills on the one piece. Check out this YouTube video of two types of pencil holders being made.Spice Rack
Another relatively easy project to tackle if you can measure and join pieces of wood together. You can decide how high and wide you want to make it depending on the extent of your culinary spice collection. Decide on your spice rack design by checking out this Pinterest page.Bird House
Perfect for kids wanting to do a quick and easy project with the help of an adult. A little drilling, sanding and hammering and the kids will be showing off their handiwork in no time. Hang it outside for your child to enjoy watching birds use for years to come. This bird house design is ideal for little hands to make.If these projects don’t appeal, keep looking for something you will enjoy making and using or pass on your handiwork to someone else. Everyone loves a handmade piece. Even if it’s not perfect, it was made with love. Every tool you need for these projects can be found in this range of quality woodworking tools.
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