Wood Magazine Launches Basic-Build Site

January 3, 2008 | Filed under: Review: Websites | Posted by: Woodworker's Guide

After testing a few projects in recent issues of their magazine that were geared toward woodworkers that do not have a lot of tools, the folks over at Wood Magazine officially launched a new, supporting website for these projects. Going under the banner, Basic-Build, both the website and some future articles will focus on projects that are well designed but require few tools and less skill.

They have created three rules for the Basic-Built projects:

Rule #1: No expensive tools required. No tool in the suggested “Basic-Built Toolbag” costs more than $200, and most cost far less.

Rule #2: You can buy everything at a home center. This ensures that wood, hardware, finishes, and other supplies are affordable and easy to find.

Rule #3: No complicated joinery. Expect screws, butt joints, and half-laps: whatever is simple yet plenty strong without sacrificing style.

You’ll find a Basic-Built project in nearly every issue of WOOD Magazine, with supporting technique articles, how-to videos, and more projects on the Basic-Build website. Presently the site includes project plans, must know techniques, tools, tips and tricks, and more.

This new offering will help bring along the next generation of woodworkers. The more experienced woodworker can also use these projects and articles to mentor a new woodworker.

You can find out more here on the Basic-Build website.

Congrats to Wood Magazine for another fine idea!