I’d like to do some woodworking projects, but unfortunately I live in an apartment (which means that power tools are a bit out of the question). Are there shops that let people come in and use the tools to work on projects? How can I find them? (Yes, I’ve tried using google…)
My location is Lincoln, Nebraska, if this helps.
Thanks! 
Your local high school should be able to tell, perhaps they have night classes
I currently have a power miter saw and drill. I thought a table saw might be helpfull in cutting large wood pieces. I have looked at nail guns, however the ones I feel comfortable using do not have the capabilities of using large size nails.
To keep it to what you asked, the basic, Id say a good quality tablesaw,drillpress (if your current drill is a hand held), a good router (tablemounted is a bonus at this point), a bandsaw,a benchtop planer, a disc sander (at least 9 inch), a scrollsaw,an air compressor, a dust collector, and maybe a lathe and jointer.
Handhelds…a drill (if you dont have one), a random orbit sander,router,circular saw,jig saw,and a biscuit jointer.
Buy the best you can afford, and buy them as you need them, you might find a niche and not need some of the ones mentioned ever.
The most important power tool in any shop is your brain, always work with a clear head, and think through each operation thoroughly before you do it.If it seems unsafe, it probably is.And remember…eyes are valuable, wear good safetyglasses. Enjoy your new hobby!
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I have an old home that needs new windows. I’d like to reuse the current old, poured glass into the newer windows. Are there any plans on the internet that shows step by step on how to build your own windows? We can’t afford to buy new windows and building windows would be good experience for me. I know what tools I will need. I just need some plans to look at. Thanks for your help!
If you have the existing windows, you can just copy the various pieces to make a new window.
The biggest challenges with making windows is finding really good straight grained wood with no warp, twist, cupping or knots. Next is assembling the various pieces so the window is flat and square.
If you take on this job, be sure and use a water proof glue.
Okay, for school I need a woodworking project and I need some ideas for an easy wood thing. please help!!!!!!!
The easiest thing I can think of is a wastepaper basket or magazine holder. Each one only takes four sides and a bottom. Depending on the tools you have the tops can be cut in a curved pattern. Then all you need is glue (optional) nails and paint or stain.
Birdhouse, musical instruments, figurines…
I am looking for hand tools for my woodworking hobby. I need a wooden mallet, cooper’s adze and whatever I can find. Where can I find these used and usable, not for show or collecting? New ones are so expensive.
Good quality old ones are even more expensive and if not, the hard edge bonded to the softer strong metal may have been sharpened away.
In any case, go to big flea markets that have people with that kind of stuff – Canton Texas First Saturday Sale for example (not one where used video games are a feature) and be prepared for a lot of walking. If you see someone with old tools, tell them you are looking for basic woodworking tools in usable condition and they don’t need handles. They may pull stuff out or direct you to another vendor that has some. I got a couple of good cold chisels for free one time.
