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Step-by-Step Guide To Your First Woodworking Project

September 10, 2025July 24, 2025 by Mike Grawvunder

Woodworking workbench with beginner tools, including a tape measure, handsaw, cordless drill, and a marked pine board ready for cutting.

Starting your first woodworking project can feel a little intimidating—especially when you’re staring at a fresh board and wondering where to begin. I’ve been there. My first time at the workbench, I wasn’t sure which end of the tape measure to trust. But that first project? It taught me more than any book could. Everything … Read more

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