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These are the result of three beginner classes in woodworking. Before that time, I had never touched a shop machine but always wanted to learn. Before I invested in such things, I wanted to be sure I could use them and feel comfortable. Unfortunately, our high school (way back when!!!) did not allow women to take shop. I will be perfectly honest – I never ended up using the skill of painting my fingernails which is what they forced us to do instead. Urgh.
The last pic – the shelf – was the first project. It was extremely satisfying to come out of there with an item that looked even better than what you can buy at home depot. The second project was the chest. This is where I learned that sanding is a major part of making a piece. It’s finished with danish oil. The third class was to make a table. That was much more difficult – learning to make a drawer and have it fit. Dovetails…. The carving was at my own risk but I wanted to make something unique. In hindsight I would have finished it in a gel stain but I am not too displeased with it. Everything in pine.
The most important thing I learned, however, was safety. Just learning where to stand, safely, when operating your tablesaw was worth the price.
10 comments so far
wwnovice
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posted 174 days ago
I’d say you’re off to an excellent start. All of the projects look great, and I’m particularly impressed by the carving.
-- John
mtkate
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posted 174 days ago
FYI – I took the classes about 4-5 years ago. I can’t say my skills have improved too much (not enough opportunity to practice – too much work) but it takes me less time to figure out how to do something. Thanks for the comment.
cabinetmaster
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posted 174 days ago
WOW, I’m very impressed with the work you’ve done. Great start to woodworking. Keep it up. I’m glad you learned all about shop safety too. That is very important.
-- Jerry--A man can never have enough tools or clamps
a1Jim
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posted 174 days ago
I’m with Jerry, I’m a beggining adult woodworking instructor for my locol comunity collage and most of my students did not reach the level of projects you show here for some time . Well done.
Jim
-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop, custom furniture maker, woodworking school, heirloomwoodshop.com
CharlieM1958
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posted 174 days ago
My gosh! I can’t believe that is your first table!
Obviously, you are a natural.
-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"
Russel
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posted 174 days ago
If those are projects from a beginning class, I cannot imagine what the advanced students do. That’s nice work.
-- Working at Woodworking http://www.VillageLaneFurniture.com
SCOTSMAN
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posted 174 days ago
Very nice a great start you shoould only get better each time you achieve something .I particularily like the table.Alistair
-- excuse my typing as I have a form of parkinsons disease
Loucarb
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posted 174 days ago
All your projects look fantastic. I like the what you did on the apron of your table very nice.
Splinterman
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posted 173 days ago
Your comment on better than Home Depot products is correct…....Yours are superiour…..well done.
-- I will just keep doing it till I get it right.
lightweightladyleftie
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posted 171 days ago
You’re off to a good start. Those are some nice looking projects. Thanks for posting.
-- "But godliness with contentment is great gain." 1 Timothy 6:6