Some of our favorite smells include rain after a hot day, freshly cut grass and fresh sawdust. We don’t know about you, pandas, but these three really bring us back to our childhood when our parents and grandparents would be working on their latest projects in the garage or out in the shed.
Sometimes it feels like woodworking has fallen from grace in recent decades. Almost everyone used to know at least a little about working wood, but now it’s usually a skill only possessed by builders and DIY professionals. It’s a shame because you can make some really impressive buildings, furniture and art out of wood. The kind of stuff that really makes you want to live in a log cabin in the middle of the woods that you built with your own two hands.
We’ve rounded up some of the best woodworking projects, featuring ‘I like woodworking’ Instagram page. Hopefully, these will inspire you to give the craft a chance… or pick up the hobby again if your tools are dusty and cobwebbed. Scroll down, vote for your favorite photos, and let us know what you’re working on right now. And avoid crumbs!
Dr. Paul Bones. An assistant professor of sociology at Texas Woman’s University, who works with wood as a hobby, was kind enough to share her insight into the craft. KristenBellTattoos.com. He gave some great advice for those of you who may be new to woodworking and explained how he got into the hobby, as well as why he’s so passionate about it.
“I love woodworking for so many reasons. I’m a disabled educator, so the ability to make something tangible, something I can see and touch, helps keep me strong. . and relatively discreet. I also love that there is so much to learn and so much to make. I started turning pens, then bottle stoppers, then bowls. Recently, I’ve been making rings. and working with knives. It’s so much fun to learn new skills, apply them, and watch myself improve. It’s great for me to just sit with myself, disconnect from deadlines and emails, and be in the moment. It also allows more time to be present. That’s what keeps me glued to the woodwork,” Dr. Bones told us. Scroll down for our full interview with the professor. Meanwhile, you can find it ready by hand Wooden items on Etsy.