So, you're eager to get started with woodworking and you probably have a bunch of questions on your mind. But whether you hold a hammer for the first time, do not despair, because it only takes a little basic knowledge to get you started, and soon you'll be building your dream projects like a pro. No designs will be too big or too complicated for you with the right tools and plans at your hands. Here, you'll find just that.

Preparations is key to success. Finding the right design for your project or making it yourself will ensure that you have a good overview and will greatly limit the mistakes you can make on the way. If you want to make a wooden table, consider what it'll be used for, how many people should it have seats for, where is it going to be used, which materials suits best compared to other furniture in the room, which shape and design do you want, will you make chairs too or shall it fit with existing chairs? Put plenty of thought into your project and search the internet for inspiration or for pre-made plans to copy.

Knowing the design, find out which tools and materials you'll need. Will it be held together with screws or can it be glued? Do you want a rough or smooth finish? Maybe lacquer or paint? Are there special safety measures to consider, like eye, ear or dust protection? Make sure you have all the needed tools available, so you don't have to go and buy clamps while the glue is already drying.

Now that you have all the preparations sorted, it's time to get started. Patience, persistence and precision is key from here. Don't rush things, it'll either cost you time and money for redoing or frustrations with an unsatisfying end result. Measure twice, cut once. Follow your design with precision and only change cosmetic details if they're not affecting joints or other parts conflicting with the overall construction.

Being beginner or expert, keeping the above simple rules in mind will have you well on your way for making outstanding woodwork for years of satisfaction.