Getting started

Disclaimer
This section is a work in progress. It will likely contain errors, omissions, lies, half-truths, untruths, unverified facts, and possible even some useful information.

The author of of this work is not qualified to offer medical, legal, safety, occupational, or any other kinds of advice or counsel for which you should consult a professional.

Woodworking is inherently dangerous. Be careful and understand that the things you see on this site and linked sites have not been safety reviewed and in some cases even remove safety guards or disregard common safety procedures and practices in the interest of clarity or promoting ignorance.

Working with hand tools can cause serious injury or even death. Take safety seriously, and never work with potentially dangerous tools when you are impaired or tired.