news.ycombinator.com• Nov 7, 2023• 1 min read
Ask HN: Resources for woodworking fundamentals including designWoodworking seems to be a popular hobby amongst HN users so this seems like an appropriate place to ask. Hopefully if this question receives some good responses others will benefit too.I am looking for good introductory resources for basic woodworking. Ideally this would include the basics of design (e.g. different joints, etc). Ideally this would be a book - though suggestions of online resources would also be appreciated.For context, I have a nephew that has a lot of free time on his hands, hasn't fared well in the education system so isn't ready to move into tertiary education, but is very capable when it comes to working on anything mechanical/hands-on.I'd like to encourage him to get started on a productive path. I'm sure that if he were to make something that others appreciate enough to pay for it would be invaluable for his sense of self worth and - quite frankly - help keep him out of trouble (he's had his fair share).I've broached the subject with him and he seems keen so I'm