DIY and crafting are popular hobbies; however, beginners often underestimate just how tricky certain projects are. So often, people throw themselves into the deep end when it comes to starting the likes of woodworking projects. As a result, they’re left frustrated and find themselves with an indistinguishable lump of wood.

Unfortunately, it’s not as simple as heading down to the tool suppliers and picking up the bits and bobs you need. It’s also about having the necessary skills to carry out various projects. To that avail, detailed below are some of the top woodworking projects for beginners.

A Wooden Media Box
First up is a wooden media box that shouldn’t take you any longer than two hours to complete. A wooden media box is the key to a clutter-free and neat-looking TV area. When starting out on your woodworking journey, it’s always fun to begin with items that add to your home’s décor.

Not only does this allow you to reap the benefits of some unique- looking, homemade pieces, but it also provides you with some conversation starters. You won’t require much equipment to make your own wooden media box; two clamps, a saw, wood, a sanding block, wood glue, and a clear spray finish will be required.

A Candle Holder
If you’re a fan of candles, you could make your very own candle holder within an hour. This can be achieved by recycling an old piece of wood and transforming it into a rustic candle holder. After some nailing and drilling, you’ll be left with a minimalistic place to position your candles. Not only are the method and appearance minimalistic, but the equipment required is, too.

In order to create your very own candle holder, you’ll need a saw, a drill, some wood, some horseshoes, a hammer, nails, and a protective finish. A Sofa Sleeve Cup Holder Is there anything more frustrating than sitting on your sofa, only to find there’s nowhere to put your drink? If you answered no, you might just be able to craft a solution within an hour.

The concept is simple; you’re looking to create a wooden platform that will comfortably sit atop your sofa arm. In order to achieve this, you’ll need to cut the wood accordingly and drill the necessary holes to create a cupholder effect. The creation of this project will require clamps, a hole saw, a tape measure, a pencil, a power drill, a wooden board, plywood, wood glue, wood stain, sandpaper, steel wool, and polyurethane.

A Garden Table
Outdoor furniture is among the best woodworking projects to start with, as the nature of its use allow it to be a little rough around the edges. With two hours and a few simple cuts and screws, you should be able to build yourself a nice, beginner-friendly table. Fortunately, the amount of equipment required for this is minimal, including a saw, a drill bit, lumber, paint, screws, and sandpaper. Don’t expect it to be perfect if you’re just starting out; just be proud if it functions how it should.

A Simple Wall Shelf

Last but not least is the number one go-to for woodworking beginners: a simple wall shelf. Building one of these shouldn’t take more than an hour, and it’s not an overly labor- intensive task. The most taxing part will be the sawing of the wood; after this, it’ll just be about positioning the shelf, screwing it in place, and adding the finishing touches. The equipment needed for this includes a drill, reciprocating saw, handsaw, orbital sander, paintbrush, wood, sandpaper, a 1/8” drill bit, stain, and a 5/8” wood screw.