Woodworking 101: Skill-Building Projects that Teach the Basics

Build confidence with every cut, joint, and project—no experience required. If you’ve ever wanted to learn woodworking but didn’t know where to start, this book is your perfect entry point. Woodworking 101 gathers the best of Taunton’s acclaimed Getting Started in Woodworking series into one comprehensive, easy-to-follow guide. Designed specifically for beginners, it walks you through essential skills while guiding you through a series of rewarding, skill-building projects. Inside, you’ll find:

• Step-by-step instructions for foundational techniques like measuring, cutting, joining, and finishing
• Clear photos, exploded diagrams, and shop schematics that make every process easy to understand
• Projects that grow with your skills—from simple shop helpers to furniture you’ll be proud to use and display

Whether you're setting up your first workshop or just want to get more comfortable with tools and materials, this book helps you build both projects and confidence. With expert guidance from seasoned woodworkers Joe Hurst-Wajszczuk, Aimé Fraser, and Matthew Teague, Woodworking 101 is more than a how-to—it’s a hands-on apprenticeship in print.