DIY Plans - A Hobby

Often people will dive into a hobby before they even know if it's for them. So to start with, the first thing you want to know before taking on a woodworking project is, that its going to suit your interests. The argument to this is, probably you won't know until you try it, and that's a fair argument.

Decide first of all that you are going to start with something small. Perhaps a birdhouse or a planter or even a simple decorative shelf. Nothing too fancy though. It may even be a good idea to start with a kit. This way you won't have to invest in a lot of tools while you are in this testing stage. Once you have completed your test project and found that you really did enjoy it, then you are ready to move onto bigger and better things, slowly though.

Now is the time to really start learning about what working with wood is all about. Its time to educate yourself and do some research. DIY Plans are a must in this case. You need to achieve at least the basics if you want to move forward. Plan on investing in some magazines and books. Try to buy magazines geared towards beginners at first, and watch for the ones that offer free patterns in them as well.