The Best Way to learn carpentry
Want to learn carpentry? Here's the perfect step-by-step guide to get you started!
- Start with YouTube Tutorials
- Check out Woodworking for Mere Mortals
- Watch This Old House
- Take Basic Safety Classes
- Join shop class at school if available
- Visit your local Home Depot for free weekend workshops
- Practice Basic Skills
- Learn to measure accurately
- Practice making straight cuts
- Start with simple projects like a birdhouse or small shelf
- Get Essential Tools
- Hammer
- Tape measure
- Hand saw
- Safety glasses
- Work gloves
- Find a Mentor
- Ask family members who do woodworking
- Join local woodworking clubs
- Check community centers for programs
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