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What should you build first?

Answer three quick questions and we'll match you with the right starting projects and the resource we'd recommend based on your answers.

Question 1 of 3

How much woodworking have you done?

Brand new I haven't built anything yet — or exactly one wobbly thing. A few projects in I'm comfortable with a saw and a drill and I've finished a couple of builds. Comfortable in the shop I read plans easily and I'm looking for more project variety.

Question 2 of 3

What do you most want to build?

Outdoor furniture Adirondack chair, garden bench, picnic table, porch swing. A shed or backyard structure Storage shed, gazebo, pergola — something with a roof. Indoor furniture & shelves Bookshelf, coffee table, floating shelves, entry bench. Workshop upgrades Workbench, sawhorses, tool storage, jigs. Small projects & gifts Cutting boards, picture frames, toys, weekend builds.

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Question 3 of 3

How much workshop space do you have?

No dedicated space A driveway, balcony, or a borrowed corner when I need it. A corner of the garage or basement Room for a bench and a few tools, shared with everything else. A dedicated shop A garage bay or shed that's mine to fill with sawdust.

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