Thread: Newbie looking for advice

Welcome to woodworking. I guess the first step is a place to work in like a garage or shed. Some basic marking tools like pencil, square, tape and ruler. A hammer, screwdrivers, a handplane (no 4 or 5) a drill and a hand saw. That with the power tools you already have then you can build a simple work bench. That will give you a feel for the tools and how things go together. Now that first bench does not need to be fancy just sturdy platform to work on. Plenty of info on here and the net on how to build just about anything. A decent work place makes a huge difference the quality of what you make and the pleasure you get from making things. Take things one step at a time and get the tools you need for that project. Tools and machines are expensive so dont expect to get everything right away. Next project then perhaps another tool and so on. I have never used pockethole screws so cant commet on those
As to woods to use, after a few projects under the belt you will start get a feel for what is suitable plus what you like the look of. The internet again has loads of info. Pine is fine for a lot of things and that clip shows pine for that table. That said I think pine looks best as pine and not stained up to look like something else.
Basically what I am trying to say is get set up with a work space then take things one project at a time and of course ask the questions on here as there is a goldmine of info on this forum. I think every member on here has become a better woodworker just by being on this forum and soaking up that information.

Regards
John

Thanks John! Sound advice