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Woodworking. Got started by just doing. Learned a lot from YouTube and r/woodworking, and refined my skills by doing more projects.

• kevindeasis 10y ago
  Interesting, I've always thought about it. How much did it cost you to get started?
  • sjs382 10y ago
    It doesn't have to cost a lot to get started. I just had a Dewalt and Ryobi beginner power tool kit to get started (they're almost identical—both were gifts). Unless you go the hand-tool-only route, the necessities are a good speed square, a drill, a good set of drill bits and a circular saw. Together, those three things (cordless Ryobi are great for beginners and not super costly) shouldn't cost more than $150? From there, spend as you like to make projects a bit easier. My shop has gotten a lot bigger over the last year or so... I've spent quite a bit. My first real project was a series of planter boxes made of cedar 1x3 boards and cedar fence posts. Considering the cost of the fence posts (cheap), it was a great project to not have to worry too much about material waste.
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