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Today I’m talking about how anyone can get started woodworking. The assumption is that we need a certain set of tools to start designing and woodworking, but I don’t think that is necessarily true. So I am talking about how I think we can all get started with just the simplest of things like a pencil and paper. From there, I talk about the next steps we can take to get into woodworking without having to make a huge investment. Hope it helps someone get started!
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A Caring Friend - Bad Snacks
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[@wowzers64333]

Started with a hand saw miter box($20), wood glue($5), hammer ($8), and wood nails ($2.50) and sand paper ($10) and couldn't be happier. Obviously I'll upgrade to power tools. But just for a start, I am loving it even with the hand tools.

[@matic_horvat]

Have you upgraded yet?

[@jerbear7952]

Don't say obviously. Many people stay with hand tools.

[@b5fremdet]

​@@jerbear7952 Eoin Reardon here on KZbin for example, really inspiring lad

[@GoalDive]

Hey, how is it going a year later now?

[@feyzacelik723]

Tell us more please.

[@lcasouza]

I have always been eager to make stuff, but my busy career has, way too often, been "in the way". Your channel has inspired me to think about woodworking. Last year I finally took the plunge and started. It has not only satisfied a deep urge, but it has also helped me to go through these hard times during the pandemic. Thanks for what you do! You are great! My wife and I love the style of your furniture and one day I will be able to do something at the same level. Love from Finland!

[@shaunb66]

Really appreciate it, Leonardo! Thanks for sharing your story.

[@namtech425]

I can also atest to that, my career has also hindered me as I sometimes work very late into the evenings with deadlines and problems to solve, but after a while it wears on you - so I took up woodworking to relieve the stress and calm my mind. Try it. :D

[@Noble0321]

Are you still into woodworking today?

[@mansi8963]

​@@Noble0321I was going to ask the same after reading his comment

[@scotto541]

This is my favorite "How to start woodworking" video yet. There's no many of these out there and yet you found something new and profoundly useful to add. In fact I would recommend THIS as the first video someone interested should watch. The advice to find a class is something I hadn't thought of.

[@scotto541]

I've seen the new button in KZbin to donate money to the channel as a thanks ("Super Thanks") and I wanted to make this video specifically my first try at it. Maybe you need to activate it. I'll keep checking back as I think this video deserves it.

[@shaunb66]

Thanks Scott! Really glad that you enjoyed it! We haven't added the "donate" feature, not really for any reason, just never done it and not sure if we ever will. But I really appreciate you wanting to support what we do!

[@NEGRY1112]

MUY buena calidad, el texto imagenes. kzbin.infoUgkxbnOKZBE4evMO5V2vroHeCjq6d_MV6wJO Un manuel muy completo y trabajado. Resulta muy práctico. Para principiantes y profesionales. Lo recomiendo

[@letoanor]

I'm not physically able to work with wood, so I've learned to make cardboard furniture, and your channel is among a handful that really make me want to try to work with wood veneer over cardboard. "Just make something, anything" is the best advice ever. You don't need fancy tools - or materials - when you have creativity. Love you guys ^_^

[@caged_cosplay9687]

I usually use cardboard as well because I don’t have wood and cardboard is cheap and safer, and for me it all started with making a cardboard rocking chair with my friends at school in year 6! (It held more that three people)

[@l3imbiii]

why are you not able to work with wood ?

[@letoanor]

@@l3imbiii I have a physical impairement and can't handle anything too heavy, sadly

[@letoanor]

@@caged_cosplay9687 I somehow never saw that answer... So sorry for the stupidly late reply but that's amazing! I kind of want to make a couch but I don't really have the space for now so it's a "later" project 😁

[@gregmize01]

Yeah, i could make videos too if I had all those pencil sharpeners.

[@shaunb66]

Our videos have increased in quality by a significant amount since we got those sharpeners, no question!

[@jessen1278]

@@shaunb66 yo imposter

[@gregmize01]

@@furthernorthfab Shucks...I'm just a simple man tryin' ta make his way in the universe.

[@youtukang]

@@gregmize01 hiio sir 🤝🤝🇮🇩🇮🇩🇮🇩🙏

[@toolsarecool]

Isn’t sharpening a pencil kind of wood working already? 🧐

[@trippymchippy8586]

This week, I took about 24 old bed slats and turned them into a lovely little coffee table. All I had was a £4 Amazon saw and a whole lot of glue. I don't have a drill, screws or even nails. The end product is actually really cool and super strong due to the way I reinforced it. It really helped to be starting with 24 pieces of squared off wood, all of the same size. I sanded it by hand and stained it with tea before using an old can of clear varnish. I even pinned some old carpet to the feet. I'm really satisfied with it and can't wait to build something else. :)

[@matthew700]

I would love to see a picture of your table!

[@Bjeenie]

I started with just a cheap drill, sandpaper and a handsaw when i build my first cabinet. it wasn't completely straight, but i learned a lot! next tool i bought was a circular saw which improved my builds a lot! and in the long run after 10 years i have a lot of tools ;-)

[@shaunb66]

That’s how it’s done! Thanks for watching!

[@TsvetanVR]

Thank you! I cannot stress enough how great advice that is and how superbly it has been presented. You can directly apply it to any new hobby or profession you're thinking of trying out. This is the healthy way to start out. "Do your homework" and let the lack of X/Y/Z tool be the only thing between you and what you're going after. It's very easy, especially when you're in a good financial state, to just buy a bunch of tools and be completely clueless about where to start and what to do.

[@justinb1382]

I love your channel. I’m new to woodworking and my favorite part of your channel is that you guys use animation to explain what you’re talking about. Really helps to drive the point home. Can’t wait to binge watch all your videos. Keep up the great work!

[@andyiliff7793]

This video really spoke to me. I've wanted to start building and physically making more stuff, but with having a newborn it's hard to find time. I have been scratching my itch by sketching ideas and 3D modeling much more heavily for the past year or so and it definitely motivates me to bring my ideas to life in the physical world. I think that this is the best "how to start woodworking" video I have ever seen. Thanks, guys! You inspire me to take my passion and turn it into something more.

[@shaunb66]

Really glad to hear that! I have a kid arriving any day now, so I will be in the same boat. Stick with it, and thanks for watching!

[@andyiliff7793]

@@shaunb66 That's awesome! Everyone says it and it's true, it changes your whole world. It's an amazing experience. For me fatherhood/parenthood didn't click right away like it did for my wife, that happens for new dads. Don't let anyone make you feel bad about those feelings, they're natural. Once my son started showing his personality, at about a month old, it just clicked for me. Take care of yourself and your partner. We're in for a wild ride.

[@youtukang]

@@andyiliff7793 👏👏👏👏

[@shaunb66]

@@andyiliff7793 Appreciate you sharing that! I have zero expectations, and I'm just going to roll with it.

[@theblowupdollsmusic]

Chris's stool he was working on is actually really awesome. Slick and modern style. I like the mixed woods for the seat. Would love a tutorial on how to make that.

[@shubhamkulkarni272]

I liked the speed of this video. The calm way he was talking was really comforting and informative. Thank you !

[@namtech425]

This is very true, I am now into my 8th year with woodworking starting exactly that way, I went out bought used power tools, a jigsaw/beltsander/circular saw. Today I have multitude of tools ranging from drum sanders to planers to two bench saws and and and, the thing is just begin, make mistakes, retry and retry until you step back and go - Wow I made that. Someone along the lines will come around and say - hey can you make one for me? Sell it and just go with it.

[@faith2691]

Thank you! My primary aged girls want to wood work. It's been 20yrs since I've done anything bigger than a rustic pallet Xmas tree. Your video has backed up what I've already said to them. I can't tell you how much this kind of support means to a single mum. Thank you!

[@ec4020]

Good luck to your daughters. As a female who is a trained cabinetmaker I was disuaded and prevented by my parent, school and everyone else. Woodworking is so good for the soul and more females should be encouraged and welcomed into the industry. A lot of men really dont understand just how hard it can be to be a woman with aspirations in male dominated environments. Your daughters are very lucky to have you as a supportive role model.

[@faith2691]

@@ec4020 thank you. I'm sorry that hairbrush too you, but look at the strength and resolve you demonstrate. We need role models. Thank you

[@thewestmountgroup4257]

I enjoyed listening to the video as I was updating spreadsheets. Over 40 years ago I expressed interest in woodworking, I never lacked folks who were willing to teach. They are out there knock on doors and offer to help out. We have a number of people who raid our waste bins for material. We are happy to give away the materials that others need to start their projects. Everything in this short video is true. If you want to build there should be no barriers. Habitat ReStores are a great place to find good used tools. Have Fun Be Safe and don't be afraid of making mistakes. Great channel guys.

[@21cormorants]

Thanks for leaving this comment! I have a ReStore near me but I never thought to look there for such supplies! What a great suggestion!

[@chillyspoon]

Dude! - what a great video. I guess that like many of your audience I'm lucky enough to be over the difficult threshold of getting started but I feel re-inspired having watched this, and I hope it helps thousands of budding woodworkers to pick up the pencil and start drawing!

[@shaunb66]

Really glad to hear that! Thanks for watching!

[@youtukang]

@@shaunb66 *EXCUSEME* hello sir 🙏🤝🇮🇩🇮🇩

[@j10001]

When I was still recently married and a young father with very little money, I splurged on a drill and circular saw. When we needed a simple nightstand/shelf, I found some oak off-cuts in the Home Depot scrap bin (had no idea it was nice quality wood haha), trimmed them to size, and screwed them together to make a simple and rather narrow shelf to set by our hand-me-down mattress on the floor. That was 20 years ago, and I just found that old amateur shelf in the basement, still very solid, somehow still with us after several moves and (thankfully) now a much better financial situation. I plan to take it apart and incorporate the oak into some upcoming project, because it’s still great lumber. It doesn’t take much to get started! I could have asked the guys at Home Depot to cut those pieces for me, in fact, and made due with only a drill.

[@KevnAle]

Great video, different than the typical "How to get started", more inspirational. And boy howdy, that is one fine pencil sharpener!

[@shaunb66]

Really appreciate it! Exactly what I was going for, so glad to hear that!

[@mandyleeson1]

Yes, couldn't help noticing the 'the finest pencil sharpener in the world' 😎

[@loriscook5231]

In Australia there are Mens Sheds, an organisation that has fully equipped workshops. For a membership of less than $100 I attend four 5hr sessions. My local shed has She Shed sessions and mixed weekend sessions.

[@hasanianum]

3 Minutes into this video and I'm already writing this comment, that's how great I think the video is. I think you've nailed the essence of starting woodworking as a hobby! I've been woodworking for 4-ish years now. I don't own many tools. I have a table saw, a handheld router and a drill. Next to that I own 3 handplanes, a set of descent chisels and a fine tooth tenon saw. I've been building this set of tools for 4 years and at this point I can build pretty much anything with just this and a bunch of jigs I've made myself. I love how I'm now able to make designs I've been contemplating on for years. I've been working on drawings for a chair. The design has changed constantly since the first idea about 2 years ago and when I started drawing it I knew I didn't have the skills to build it. But now a bit further down the line I feel like I can give it a go. I still use the same tools, but what I can do with those tools has greatly improved.

[@dominiccruz1201]

I glad I found your videos on woodworking. I am new to woodworking and would like to start working with wood. Watching your videos and seeing all the machines and tools you use to make your projects overwhelmed me. I am on the verge of retiring after working for so long. I'm feeling a bit antsy with the thought of sitting idle with nothing to do. I do like working with my hands and have done a few projects with little or no real training. My projects work for the most part but could use a little more fine tuning. I have thought about taking a woodworking workshop from our local community college, I just have to find one. Your video answered my questions about where to start my next adventure. Thanks for sharing and look forward to seeing more of your woodworking videos.

[@iandodd7828]

Great advice for the deer-in-the-headlights newbie! I was sure that taking a class would have been first up, but drawing and SketchUp are also great ways to get started. Classes and used tools are the way to go once you've got your feet wet and are ready to dive in. This weekend I'm taking a 2 day class on handcutting dovetails. And just yesterday I found an awesome Craigslist deal on a gently used SawStop. Goes to show ya . . .

[@shaunb66]

That is awesome! There are so many ways to get into it, glad to hear you found yours.

[@bradbonnema5979]

I've bought some good tools (Bosch) for a reasonable price at local pawnshop. The one I go to usually has a decent selection on hand.

[@georgeelsbury2520]

*disclaimer: you definitely do need tools

[@dylancontento2267]

Thanks for this video. I think the pressure of trying to make a piece without a massive shop with a plethora of tools, and the build coming out lackluster compared how I envisioned has always deterred me from starting woodworking but I’m finally gonna take the plunge and just build for the sake of trying it. Gonna make a bookcase starting tomorrow. Whatever happens, happens. Thanks for the encouragement!

[@jtotheb-ip2hh]

very inspiring, Shawn. can i also add two ideas? 1. form a collective with a friend or family member, or a group of friends/family, each person bring whatever tools they have and everybody share and work together; and 2. steal good designs from other people -- to keep the inspiration going, it's helpful to be happy with/proud of what you make, and if you make something yourself that looks beautiful at a store or on a website that maybe you otherwise couldn't afford, you will be especially happy about it. I'm something like a knee-deep amateur, and the hardest part for me is the design part. but when the design is right, i can usually find out how to build something and make it look decent, if not really good. to those just getting started, good luck and have fun!

[@shaunb66]

Very good additions! Appreciate it, and thanks for watching!

[@michealwynter7131]

Sound advise. The best I've seen on how to get started.

[@jimsjacob]

Your subtle humor is awesome you guys! They’re like Easter eggs in each production. Keep ‘em coming!!

[@cuppacharly]

You guys are honestly so inspiring. I'd never even used a drill when I made my first project, a place to hang planters for my mum. Then I made a garden bench for her (that honestly needs sanding... I should do that). I then made a stand for my PC monitor and a bench for the end of my bed out of old IKEA furniture. After all that, I've just finished building an awesome floor to ceiling bookshelf for my little library corner :D Can't do anything else right now because my dad is using our garage to store stuff while he moves but next project is a cat bed box... thing... for my cat :D

[@shaunb66]

Awesome! Glad to hear you are making it happen!

[@artonthemind]

This is an incredible video, thank you so much. Your approach is just perfect. It's inspiring because I've been a furniture designer for years, but now I actually want to try making something. I've always paid craftsman to make my furniture historically. I've always veered away from wood and focused on metal. What is so warm and the way you broke down the simplicity of simply making something I could not agree more with. Thanks again. I look forward to being part of your channel.

[@richs5422]

IMO it also depends a LOT on what kinds of things you want to make. Very cool stuff (and not just small stuff) can be made with a hand saw or two, a chisel, hammer and nails, and some sandpaper. A large range of items can be made with less than $100 investment in tools, per Rex Kruger. Even if it's not your style, watch his videos. You'll learn a ton, he's a heck of an educator. This channel is great for cool modern design ideas and techniques.

[@youtukang]

😊😊😊😊

[@HomewithMelody]

Agree! And there's always a way to adapt your project or design to work to your limitations, whether it be tools or budget or something else

[@jackleg693]

What I found really reassuring is your honesty on how you’re not great at drawing but how we should draw anyway. I try to draw something every day. I am terrible at drawing but it doesn’t stop me. Exceptional video. Thank you for sharing this. Nice pencil sharpener btw 😉

[@shaunb66]

Haha, yeah. Never been good at drawing, but always loved doing it! Thanks for watching!

[@DIYHGP]

Shaun, when I first started 13 of my first 15 woodworking builds were all plywood or construction grade pine lumber. Not until I got comfortable making projects that I was willing to spend the money for hardwoods. Now that’s all I use.

[@shaunb66]

Yep, that is a great way to do it!

[@whacdaddyd]

There are many videos out there telling you what tools to buy to start woodworking however none have touched this aspect of it. I am not sure what category to put this into (Motivational?) but this is a really great video which really hit home for me. Thank you so much!

[@shaunb66]

I was hoping it would help motivate people. Glad to hear that!

[@almostanengineer]

The first few pieces I made were with a pen and paper, I must have been 7/8 years old, I then lost interest until I was about 20, and drew some digital pieces, I’m now 34 and made my first plywood cabinet, it’s not perfect, more shop furniture grade, but I put my tea, and phone on it, and it works as a bedside cabinet. I’ve a lot to learn, but goes to show that sometimes a key ingredient in patience, and a little time.

[@alangilbert8627]

Over here in the UK we have "car boot sales" where people get together and sell old stuff they don't want anymore, I don't know if you have them on your side of the pond but I believe you have garage sales. It's a great way to get cheap tools to get you started and I'll let you in on a secret, those really old hand tool are the best, the quality of the metal in those old tools is far superior than the bright shiny cheap new tools. Happy woodworking......

[@shaunb66]

Yep, agreed! Garage sales/car boot sales are a great way to find well-priced, quality tools. I have had many second-hand tools through the years.

[@warrenbaker4124]

I love this channel. You both have such big hearts and a truly philosophical approach to woodworking that makes it a lot more than woodworking. It's a lifestyle thing. This vid is highly recommended for all of us beginning and a bit further on. And it shows how you could share your knowledge with others if you are further on in your woodworking journey!!

[@ibf8581]

Start with popsicle sticks and Elmer’s glue

[@shaunb66]

Haha, good call!

[@craigpiech3580]

Chris, Chris, Chris. I almost had my wife sold on the idea of getting that new Festool plunge cut saw and you blew it!

[@jjhollenkoppell2975]

i am teaching myself to build things, i bought a dewalt dril, sander and bits for the drill and a miter box (the box never helps me i dont know what i a doing wrong.) Anyway my 1st project was a spice rack, never felt such joy. mind you it had so many faults that it fell apart in 2 months🤣 but it make me want to make something better. My difficulty is cutting wood i can never get each piece exactly the same length even after marking lines or using a ruler as guide....& the list goes on but i keep going till i get better....

[@Oldewood_Studio]

I'm so glad I stumbled across your youtube channel. I'm probably at the 5th stage and very keen to make things. I'm already refurbishing old furniture but would love to build new things, even if using old materials. My biggest challenge is space. I live in an apartment with no access to a garage, shed, etc. Any advice would be gratefully received on how to make things when you don't have any space. Or the space is a room in a rented apartment. Thanks for making these videos of your amazing work and ideas.

[@FatTony071984]

This is the best advice I saw in all the years I am into woodworking and woodworking videos.

[@shaunb66]

Happy to hear that! Thanks!

[@solb101]

Remember guys. Once upon a time most of these tools didn’t exist.

[@VaracolacidVesci]

Man i always appreciate people that help others to get started into something with the mentality that the tools arent everything but to actual start doing what you want to try with some creativity to avoid the big investment and still have the experience of doing stuff

[@shaunb66]

Glad that came across! Thanks for watching!

[@measuretwicewoodworks]

Yes you do. You can never have too many tools!

[@andrewsquest628]

The most helpful video I've seen on the topic!

[@Alresu]

05:25 - I started wood working this year and I started with my old, dull pocket knife and a stick I picked up outside. It was terrible but also fun, so I got some carving knives and better results. So I occupied my sister's workshop which she doesn't use anyway and expanded to a table saw and pyrography tools. Now I want to start selling a few things I made for cheap (no one would pay more anyways^^) so I can buy more tools :)

[@rdf2190]

In addition to classes at CCs. I checked in my area and found a couple of maker-spaces that had full woodworking shops. They charged a reasonable fee to work for a day or different membership plans. I have a fairly well outfitted shop, but didn’t have the space for a jointer, planner, or CNC (all industrial quality tools). Having access to these tools allowed me to move from big box store lumber to finer hardwoods and secure rough cut lumber needing to be milled (much cheaper). This also gave me access to some awesome woodworks in my area. I would encourage folks new to woodworking to also check your area to see if there are woodworking clubs. Before I discovered the maker-space, I had no idea there were woodworking clubs!

[@kenn1936]

Thank you so much for this episode. It is special for me, as I am just starting up, and had no idea what to do or how to find out. I have just been learning from my mistakes. I have bought many tools. (cordless power tools) the only thing that is missing is the table saw and mitre saw (I had a mitre saw but it went back because I could not get it collaborated and it just would not cut at 90 deg. which was a BIG problem..... but it would have been fine if it had. Will consider buying one in the future when I have more money to buy a good quality one. I have autism and I live alone (apart from pets) and I floored my attic and started my own workshop - after the 'Men Shed' would not let me join - Cos I is a woman!!!! So I am elated when I get all this advice on beginning and beginners woodworking. If you do know of any classes online that you can recommend, I would be so grateful too. I am in the UK.

[@TexasLocalProduce]

What a soothing voice! Also, he hit it right on the nail with his main advice....Get started with something.

[@alfredobanuelos4730]

Community College was I got started. One class and I was hooked. I really wanted to make things for a long time but was intimidated by the big power tools. So I wanted to learn to be safe

[@Wastelandman7000]

Another thing: even if you get a cheap tool, spend a bit more on the bits and blades. Because a cheap saw with a good blade will cut better than an expensive saw with a cheap blade. Same thing with drill and router bits. I'd also point out that semi traditional woodworking (hand saws instead of power saws etc) doesn't have to be super expensive if you haunt thrift and pawn shops as well as flea markets. Its slower, but, you'll learn the basics and if you sell pieces you can then buy more tools.

[@carpentryjoineryandcabinet6335]

Early on in the carving of the tree I thought that the end result was going to take a far less PG13 turn 😂😂

[@TomBruhh]

My first creation was a wooden dildo too. I do NOT recommend.

[@user-wj9jm1ox8i]

Thanks for asking

[@Wastelandman7000]

I saw some really good advice on a woodworking video yesterday. "Start out with cheap tools. The ones that you don't break are the ones you don't use. The ones that break are what you actually use.

[@knedy]

Oh yeah I saw that M+R sharpener! That puppy is paying for itself!

[@shaunb66]

No kidding, fastest payoff for any tool I have owned, I think!

[@benp4082]

I have been watching you for a long time and love your delivery. It is nice to see where you came from as a woodworker. Very inspiring.

[@shaunb66]

Happy to hear that! Thanks for watching!

[@theL33Tm4ster]

this is a great video. sensible tips for getting into any hobby

[@jacoboalamea717]

Good Job bro!

[@longuevalnz]

Great intro Shaun - pared back to just the essentials. Class

[@shaunb66]

Thanks for watching!

[@NyGeL_Derey]

As a start, I took a utility knife and a bottle cork and made a chess piece. With a broken fence and pallets I made phone stands for the whole family. I only bought wood glue which cost maybe $5

[@69sound81]

Yeah, it is great. I was actually doing some research on the difference between basic plywood woodworking and fine woodworking (tools, aproach, etc). But then I found this and I remembered the very first thing I created on my own. It was ugly as nothing, it was made out of bare MDF and cut frehanded with a circular saw. Then I made a simple dog house with some more tools, knowledge, research and some borrowed tools. Then I made a cofee table that is still in my livingroom. Again, out of MDF but I actually used a Router and finished it in a flawless polished white paint. Then I made the beds of my kids, then mine, then I found myself owning more tools and having a bunkbed proyect (currently waiting for glue to dry). And I'm getting towards annother cofre table out of dimentional Lumber I got milled and squared at my local lumber supply. It is quite intimidating to step up and so things more like a woodworker and less like a carpenter. But I guess it is part of the process. I'm looking forward to get rid of my cheap jobsite table saw and replace it with a nice shop grade tablesaw. And a Miter station cuz I always find myself asking for a jobsite mitersaw to a friend and I am tackling stuff that requires more and more space and precission. Maybe one day I will be making and selling fine pieces of fine lumber like you guys.

[@imjoekang]

inspired. thank you ^^

[@smf64-71]

It’s the subtle humor 😎

[@johnrestivo849]

I am so ready to try and get started building furniture again. I had packed up all of my tools and the limited machinery that I had owned due to some family stuff. I got the news that the garages where I had stored everything had been broken into! I lost everything, now I have to start all over from nothing.

[@Flatlandflyer]

"Just get started".....so true!!!

[@zomikki]

this is genuinely an awesome video, thank you

[@espinozaavilan]

So good videos! I love it. I am starting with sketching out and building a catalogue of ideas

[@scorpionink4735]

Great vid 👍

[@saketgawali1981]

Nice to see someone thinking like me

[@Mentosss88]

Just started woodworking a month ago as I needed a hamster cage and refused to pay a lot of money for a small and not very good cage. So I made one, I only had access to a hand saw, drill and a box of screws. It's flaud in many ways but it's functional better than the one from tge store, was cheaper and my wife loves it. Since then I made a small table and a lot of shelves (none of them are perfect)

[@nishantsingh2000]

Thanks mate i was about to buy many tools, now i know first draw then 3D on computer, once i have couple of ideas i will know what to purchase and work with. Its so simple that i even didnt thought of it

[@chrismellon127]

omg!! i have been thinking this for a few weeks. i am just starting. my first project was my workbench but I had help making it bc I am new. And I did learn a ton.

[@wolfman75]

Great Advice!!!! I Just Jumped In The Deep End (8 months Ago). I Bought A Cheap Chisel Set, A Plane, Cheap Square, A Cheap Saw (Harbor Freight) & I Bought The Cheapest Wood Ever. Made My Bench, It's Not Great Because The Wood Was Twisted. Needless To Say You Can Not See It.(Bad Side Faces Wall). I Figured A New One Is In Some Time. 👍😎😁🤷‍♂️😃

[@shaunb66]

Glad to hear you are making it work! Thanks for watching!

[@leegranite2920]

Good points. Thanks for sharing.

[@wheeliehunter6937]

This video is 2 years old, but if you are not sure if you would like woodworking, look into whittling wood and carving either spoons or mugs with some very simple tools that don't cost a lot, theres a lot of starter kits for that which are inexpensive and might help you decide if you like working with wood and learning a lot about wood grain and how wood behaves depending on how you cut it. If you get the tools you can contact your local wood cutting businesses and arborers they sometimes have more green wood that you can carve that they know what to do with it and it will be perfect for carving.

[@eternalskywalker9440]

2:22 1) digs pencil stub from a pile of sawdust 2) sharpens it with ultra-premium world-class pencil sharpener LOL

[@jbourgeois5092]

2:27 that is a gorgeous sharpener

[@jbourgeois5092]

also, I miss Shaun sitting on things.

[@WinstonWilliamsofficial]

“Im in debt up to my eyeballs!” Love that commercial 😂 you read my mind!

[@sureevennot3418]

Start woodworking without tools, without wood and without work - this is something!

[@mpirokajosephmgcokoca2355]

You are a down to earth man

[@B_COOPER]

I fell into the hobby sorta by accident. I was going to buy a wheel gauge for my bicycle until I saw the price… then I thought “I could make that with scrap wood!” And I did, about 30 of them until I was happy with my results.

[@jeremytsuki]

Thanks a lot, Shaun! ✨

[@youtukang]

Thnks 👍🤝🤝🤝

[@shaunb66]

Thanks for watching!

[@dwsnsgp]

I started out with a radial arm saw, a router and a belt sander using pallet boards and or firewood.

[@benjamin.kelley]

M+R pencil sharpener is definitely upgrading your production quality!

[@shaunb66]

No question!

[@parodi00]

Excellent advice, just start with anytihing one have

[@PierrePblais]

There is one tool that is a must... a nice pencil sharpener... don't think we did not notice the subtle mobius product placement :P

[@TheUser808]

Haven’t watched this video yet but excited to learn how to woodwork with just my hands.

[@shantrak7926]

I made a chicken coop from a sketch I made but had no real knowledge of the wood I should use and now I’m tearing it down(it was mdf board but should have been plywood lol). I still look forward to my next project.I loved the vid

[@sckhoo]

Exactly what I need to watch Chris. I will make a lampstand this weekend. I pick up a piece of wood a few weeks ago at the roadside, will plane it down, and chisel a base for LED. I really like the chair, will want to keep that design in mind.

[@hippyyy5457]

I have so many pieces of furniture on paper lying in my drawers that I don't have the tools (or the space to use the tools) right know. But I did build a small cabinet with a lot of drawers for my sewing utensils just with a handsaw and a drill :)

[@shaunb66]

Hey, I would rather have a drawer full of ideas than no ideas at all! Thanks for watching!

[@alia832]

Rock on!

[@lanceadams3552]

Thanks man, appreciate all the accessibility mentioned here, the bar is not gone but it is certainly lowered, now to deal with the emotional side of risking failure. Thanks again.

[@shaunb66]

Thanks for watching!

[@drawingfranco7533]

he's right, the first project i made was a stool, made it so my wife can get thing in the upper cabinet. From there i made a chair, it was not really stroing, but i like it. I just use hand saw, because my daughters affraid of my power tools, Now it's like a meditation for me ahahahah

[@meneerstruijk5760]

Great video! Loved it. Just start with something! For me. I started with nothing, a knife. Later a jigsaw and drill. Now a nice little workshop.

[@shaunb66]

Exactly! Glad to hear that it worked for you, too!

[@youtukang]

🤝🤝🤝👏

[@grumpymaker]

Lots of good advice here. I find I am my biggest barrier in making something. Though I'm trying to get better at it, I still find myself thinking of more things I need to do something, instead of how to work with what I have.

[@shaunb66]

I know the feeling! Hope this helped a little bit!

[@grumpymaker]

@@shaunb66 It did, was a really good video.

[@demonEyeAccidentally]

Solid video, glad it’s at the top of the search results

[@PrintingPerspective]

This is such a great video. It is true. JUST DO IT. JUST START. However, if you start carving a piece with a utility knife you probably will have a horrible time and will never want to do it again. I think tools are what make the process itself enjoyable. They save time and improve your results. And who doesn't like that? And when you like the process itself you are more likely to be motivated to start new projects. But in the end, if you don't have the motivation to start with basic tools there is a high chance that expensive tools collection won't do much for you.

[@needamuffin]

3:49 I *really* like E. It has those funky angles I like but doesn't create the sharp, shin-seeking angles to bump into in the middle of the night.

[@cheapgrooves5467]

I like the relaxed pace of your video 🙂