Construction For Dummies???

[florida lee]

Tip.... before screwing in a screw drill a pilot hole a little smaller than the screw,,,,things will go a lot easier, screw will start easy, wood won't split, screw will seat, head won't wring off.

Before you cut, check your measurement again.
a set of clamps will help a lot.

good luck and have fun doing your project...learn by doing

 

[luvinrunnin]

Thanks for the tips! I am a very visual learner so the vids would be great. We do have a technical school here, but haven't heard of them offering carpentry as a cont. ed. class. won't hurt to call and ask though. I will also see if Home Depot or Lowes offers anything like that.

 

[luvinrunnin]

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LOL, I am such a chicken. I have a few pallets that I am going to see if I can tear apart and make a few things so I haven't wasted any money if it doesn't work out well. However, I don't have a lot of strength in my arms so may have to enlist my son to do that.

 

[RedDrgn]

The Internet is your friend! There are tons of plans and ideas out there that will pretty much suit just about anyone/anywhere. Just make sure whatever you decide to do that you read the plans carefully to begin with, acquire your supplies ahead of time, and measure TWICE and cut once!