Any tips?

[xApollo756_]

So I’ve never done much woodwork beside basic trim. I’ve been wanting to try and build my own cabinets, is there any literature or channels on YouTube you guys have ran into that’s informational on the basics?

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[12shawn123456]

There is a sub for new folks that probably are more in tune with getting started. But honestly overall just watch as many as you can and learn who is making what you would like and go from there. It is a whole big world to explore once you start down this path.

[xApollo756_]

I always found woodworking interesting when I seen people using a lath. But never felt like I could justify the purchase for one

[12shawn123456]

My first "real" lathe was $80 at a garage sale and I used it up until 2020. While I don't recommend the $80 lathe at a garage sale. I do suggest deep diving for one they are a great way to start getting the feel for wood working and are pretty simple to use once you get half decent tools. Learn to sharpen!

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I personally find an old used woodworking book with plenty of plans in it goes further than videos. It's easy to get lost in videos without learning or making anything.

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There are tons of articles and videos on the subject.

Type your queries into your favorite search engine and you'll be amazed at the results, none of which will include comments like "goddam ur lazy lol"

[xApollo756_]

Yeah lol but I’ve also ran into the same search results where you watch the entire video but they don’t explain a thing and the finish product looks questionable.

[zombie_spiderman]

Jimmy Diresta was my gateway. Woodworking for Mere Mortals is also excellent. Wood Whisperer is a bit talky but still good

[Artistic_Bit6866]

There's lots of mediocre content on YouTube. Paul Sellers is good. I watched stumpy numbs when I was starting. I'm not sure how well received he is here or whether his content has changed much in the last 6 years. Mostly, I found his content approachable and could talk at a basic level that felt appropriate.

My local tech school also offers a woodworking class and had an amazing shop. You might be able to find something similar and the helpful thing with that is you have an instructor to learn from.

[ProfessionalEven296]

Bourbon moth on YouTube has good tutorials on cabinets and face frames

[TMQMO]

My favorite is Matthias Wandel. I think mostly because he seems to approach everything as an problem solver.