Since early 2018, John McGourty has worked as a consultant for the Braintree, Massachusetts-based National Financial Partners. Aside from finances, John McGourty has had a lifelong passion for woodworking, a hobby he has held since his childhood.
For those just starting out with woodworking as a hobby, it can be quite expensive and intimidating. You can help mitigate the cost and your lack of experience by starting small and working up to more difficult projects as your skills progress.
Starting off with small projects will help you get an idea of the steps involved, regardless of the project itself. You will learn how to plan and design a project before learning how to carry out your project from start to finish. While failing at a big project too early may break your confidence and interest in woodworking, succeeding at a small project will build both your confidence and skill.
As a novice, you likely do not have a fully stocked shop complete with every power tool under the sun. Small projects are ideal because, provided you have the basics, you may not need any extra tools. This also means lower material costs if and when you make a mistake and have to start again.
