Woodworking

April 2020 - Present

Starting woodworking was not something I had planned on. Like many others, I needed something "extra" to do during the COVID lockdown to keep my mind occupied. I was living in a 1 bedroom apartment at the time with my then girlfriend so space for working and storing tools and materials was very limited. I had to get creative and prioritize versatility when purchasing tools. Additionally, I had limited operating hours to avoid noise complaints. It was to say the least, a struggle.

It is easy to get overwhelmed after watching "DIY how to" videos on YouTube. The creators often have garages, $10K+ worth of nice tools, and tons of experience. I had none of these things. I pushed the limits of what you could achieve in such an environment and besides one noise complaint (which was totally my fault) I think my efforts were generally a success. This has turned into a more serious hobby over the last few years. Now that my wife and I have moved into a small house I am able to work on larger scale projects with access to more appropriate tools.