Top Skills 1: Woodworking
Synopsis
Woodworking can be approached as a hobby or as a profession; either way, working with wood has been an exercise almost everyone has participated in at some point in their lives. With the correct tools and some knowledge, woodworking can be a very fulfilling experience.
Woodworking
Most of the tools that are used for woodworking are sharp and potentially dangerous, therefore care needs to be exercised whenever such tools are being handled. Taking the appropriate precautions will limit the chances of injury. Experienced woodworkers will be able to difference between the various types and qualities of wood and also their most suitable uses. Knowing the advantages and disadvantages of certain woods is helpful to ensure the appropriate choices are made for the particular job at hand.
Having a suitable amount of space to work with is also another point to consider, as limited space will eventually contribute to mistakes and injury occurring frequently. There should be adequate space for the relevant tools to be laid out for use and also space for the assembling of units that may be rather big and bulky. Without such space allowances, getting the job done well will be a challenge which could contribute to a lot of stress.
When it comes to tackling joints for woodworking, the use of nails, screws and other mechanical fasteners, may not be always necessary. In woodwork exercises there are a lot of other types of joineries that can be applied and such methods produce equal quality work.
Woodwork does not always mean working with wood to produce pieces such as furniture, cabinets, frames and other more conventional items. It can also be a form of wood turning which would involve the designing and making of items such as bowls, decorative pots, pens and decorational art effects.
