Justin Neel
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I think the hardest part for me in this early stage is choosing the right wood and where to buy it. I've been reading as much as I can online, but I'm sure I'm not really going to understand it all until I really get out there and start experimenting. That said, it's a highly intimidating prospect. That's the part I need to overcome. But even as I learn various things about lumber, I still feel at a loss sometimes when I'm looking at certain projects. What wood should I buy for this project or that?
(I need to buy a jointer/planer, but that's a whole other story. Still trying to figure out if a sub $500 combo would be acceptable.)
I have a few projects I was looking at. Any advice would be great!
http://www.buildmyowncabin.com/garageshelves/building-garage-shelves.html
I was going to build some garage shelves. It's mostly just 2x4s and a plywood sheet. Is a big box store like Home Depot good enough for something like this? Or would I still be better finding a lumber yard of some sort?
http://build-basic.com/build-a-diy-drawer-organizer/#.VYGPqGDp9DL
Simple little drawer organizer. What would be the best wood for this? Some sort of pine? (this is where I could really use the jointer/planer to get 1/2 inches pieces, I think)
http://www.thedesignconfidential.co...-barn-kids-inspired-my-first-table-and-chairs
Rather simple kid's table. What would be a good wood for this?
Sorry for such a scattered post. Just feeling a bit lost/overwhelmed trying to figure this out.
(I need to buy a jointer/planer, but that's a whole other story. Still trying to figure out if a sub $500 combo would be acceptable.)
I have a few projects I was looking at. Any advice would be great!
http://www.buildmyowncabin.com/garageshelves/building-garage-shelves.html
I was going to build some garage shelves. It's mostly just 2x4s and a plywood sheet. Is a big box store like Home Depot good enough for something like this? Or would I still be better finding a lumber yard of some sort?
http://build-basic.com/build-a-diy-drawer-organizer/#.VYGPqGDp9DL
Simple little drawer organizer. What would be the best wood for this? Some sort of pine? (this is where I could really use the jointer/planer to get 1/2 inches pieces, I think)
http://www.thedesignconfidential.co...-barn-kids-inspired-my-first-table-and-chairs
Rather simple kid's table. What would be a good wood for this?
Sorry for such a scattered post. Just feeling a bit lost/overwhelmed trying to figure this out.