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27 Feb ’12
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My suggestion would be to do some reading, maybe watch some youtube videos. Start watching the DIY network, all the time.
Then you need to buy yourself some tools.
1. Circular saw
2. Jig saw
3. sawzall
4. electric drill
5. A tape measure
6. A carpenters square
7. a 4 foot level
6. a 2 foot level and maybe a 1 foot level
7. a drill sleeve
8. a 50 foot extension cord (the windup kind)
Then buy yourself a woodworking book (for beginers) and take a look at some of the projects and find the one you want to try.
Buy the wood and take your time building the project.
Remember MEASURE TWICE AND CUT ONCE.
It's very important that you measure accurately. Or your project will not be right.
Good luck!
Funny right before you posted this I was talking to a pal about a basic or starter tool set, good information, thanks.
I will just have to ignore another pal of mine that will try to talk me into "the best."
27 Feb ’12
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My suggestion would be to do some reading, maybe watch some youtube videos. Start watching the DIY network, all the time.
Then you need to buy yourself some tools.
1. Circular saw
2. Jig saw
3. sawzall
4. electric drill
5. A tape measure
6. A carpenters square
7. a 4 foot level
6. a 2 foot level and maybe a 1 foot level
7. a drill sleeve
8. a 50 foot extension cord (the windup kind)
Then buy yourself a woodworking book (for beginers) and take a look at some of the projects and find the one you want to try.
Buy the wood and take your time building the project.
Remember MEASURE TWICE AND CUT ONCE.
It's very important that you measure accurately. Or your project will not be right.
Good luck!
Funny right before you posted this I was talking to a pal about a basic or starter tool set, good information, thanks.
I will just have to ignore another pal of mine that will try to talk me into "the best."
15 Feb ’12
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how do you learn? reading, seeing, hearing or doing? For me I learn best by reading. This a awesome book that goes over many different types of alternative construction methods and they show a step by step building of a small building incorporating all the methods
15 Feb ’12
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also the how to classes at home depot are a good start as well,plus check out your local community college, they sometimes have adult continuing education classes
17 Feb ’12
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As far as home construction and general skills, get on board with a group like habitat for humanity. You will get hands on experience.
If you haven't heard about it, basically volunteers help home owners build their own houses and the home owner has to put in so much sweat equity as a down payment. It's usually low income families.
27 Feb ’12
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As far as home construction and general skills, get on board with a group like habitat for humanity. You will get hands on experience.
If you haven't heard about it, basically volunteers help home owners build their own houses and the home owner has to put in so much sweat equity as a down payment. It's usually low income families.
Good idea, thanks for the suggestion.
Will look into this idea.
19 Feb ’12
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Yeah habitat is a good idea. I basically grew up with blue collar types and worked with them when I was younger. Doing HVAC for the last 14 years I have seen a lot from commercial buildings to custom homes being built. Not just having tools but the right tools make most projects go very smoothly. You would not believe how many adults I have taught to read a tape measure. Growing up as a kid I had crappy bikes and crappy cars that always required some type of tinkering with. I meet kids that work the summer with us that are 18 and have never even held a wrench.
When I built our 10x16 storage building I went to lowes and looked at the ones they had for sale and copied the design.
Youtube videos are good also.
4 Mar ’12
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My suggestion would be to do some reading, maybe watch some youtube videos. Start watching the DIY network, all the time.
Then you need to buy yourself some tools.
1. Circular saw
2. Jig saw
3. sawzall
4. electric drill
5. A tape measure
6. A carpenters square
7. a 4 foot level
6. a 2 foot level and maybe a 1 foot level
7. a drill sleeve
8. a 50 foot extension cord (the windup kind)
Then buy yourself a woodworking book (for beginers) and take a look at some of the projects and find the one you want to try.
Buy the wood and take your time building the project.
Remember MEASURE TWICE AND CUT ONCE.
It's very important that you measure accurately. Or your project will not be right.
Good luck!
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