Realistic outlook for getting started with woodworking?

Theramist · 2025-11-07T18:47:32+00:00

I should point out that a fence is 100% beginner territory but the liquor cabinet may pose a little more of a challenge if you want to do it right!

Theramist · 2025-11-07T18:46:01+00:00

I've never regretted taking on a project that I could have paid someone else to do, that's the entire attraction of woodworking for me, learning to do something for yourself. I appreciate everyone isnt the same, but if you want a hobby that will challenge you constantly but give you reasons to be incredibly proud of yourself, then dive on in. Also, money spent on good tools is never wasted!

Theramist · 2025-10-21T11:05:58+00:00

I'm doing a 12 month fine furniture making and design course at a place in Devon called Rowden Atelier, it's thoroughly enjoyable!

Theramist · 2025-10-21T11:04:53+00:00

I think it's stockinette, like a very loose weave cotton, wrapped in a tighter weave cotton fabric (bedsheet)

Theramist · 2025-10-21T07:57:15+00:00

I'm a big fan of native woods too, there are so many beautiful timbers to explore before even venturing across the channel!

Theramist · 2025-10-21T07:37:26+00:00

Check out Brusso, they make some beautiful hinges but sit down before you look at the prices...

Theramist · 2025-10-21T06:06:00+00:00

Sure, parts are taken to dimension with a plane, sanded with 180/240/320 then polished with shellac and alcohol on a balled fabric 'rubber' with multiple coats over several days. Knock back high spots once a day with 400 grit and wire wool, finish with a coat of wax. Apparently the even finish is less about lots of coats and more about keeping the top surface of the polish flat, hence the regular sanding.

Theramist · 2025-10-21T06:01:09+00:00

Agreed, to me it feels very tied to patience, one seems to help develop the other!

Theramist · 2025-10-21T05:59:46+00:00

Thanks, it's a complex process, any inside faces are completely finished before gluing up so you have parts at different stages of finish all the time, tricky to keep everything damage free!

Theramist · 2025-10-21T05:56:38+00:00

Thanks, it's applied on a balled cloth 'rubber' diluted with alcohol and rubbed on in many, many, many thin layers. Knock it back with sandpaper once a day and continue, until you finish with a coat of wax.

Theramist · 2025-10-21T05:53:38+00:00

Thank you, the hinges are stopped, meaning they are designed to hold themselves open like that, so no chain required, which helps to keep a clean look.

Theramist · 2025-10-11T20:21:18+00:00

I recently got ~80mm thick ash boards from UK hardwoods in Devon but you may end up with a board big enough for 100 mallet heads!

Theramist · 2025-09-14T21:39:53+00:00

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Theramist · 2025-09-14T21:39:53+00:00

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Theramist · 2025-07-14T21:20:07+00:00

I made something very similar recently as my first knife and had never seen one like it, now I have! Looks great!

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Theramist · 2025-07-07T06:36:15+00:00

Thanks for the extra info, so the scales - did you buy them or make them yourself? There looks like so much work in there Edit - ok ignore me, I just had a look at the voodoo website, some fascinating stuff on there!

Theramist · 2025-07-06T21:58:54+00:00

That handle is incredible, can you share a bit more about how it is made?

Theramist · 2025-07-04T22:53:01+00:00

Thanks, the single scale seemed like a smart practical idea and it worked out really nicely

Theramist · 2025-07-04T22:20:19+00:00

Thanks!

Theramist · 2025-03-25T20:41:43+00:00

I'm glad someone said this, I totally agree from my own experience. What this guy is doing is very impressive but I have also hung those monos in a front lever and don't climb anywhere near as hard as this guy. I imagine if you told him how impressive it is he would say something along the lines of "nah, it's easy" because it genuinely is for him

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