1. T HE J OY O F W OOD W ORKING By Michael E. Mix

2. Has anyone here ever made anything? Didn’t it feel great to have created that thing?

3. M ISSION S TATEMENT My audience will learn that wood working is fun and can be enjoyed by everyone.

4. S ELECTING P ROJECT AND DETERMINING YOUR BUDGET. Build something equal to your skill level. Build a personal project Get help on-line. Have your cost equal your craft.

5. G ETTING OR MAKING PLANS FOR YOUR PROJECT. On-line search Woodworking magazines Make your own plans.

6. Choosing the right wood for your project. Hardwood Anybody? Domestic WoodExotic Wood

7. T OOLS YOU WILL NEED TO BUILD AND COMPLETE YOUR PROJECT. Table Saw/ Skill Saw Router Drill Sander Tape Measure Pencil Wood Glue

8. B UILDING AND F INISHING Y OUR P ROJECT. Use careful construction. Measure twice cut once. There are no board strechers. Pay attention to detail. Thoroughly sand your project. Pick an appropriate finish for your project.

9. S AFETY. Tools can bite!

10. S ATISFACTION ON A JOB WELL DONE. It feels good when the job comes together.

11. C ONCLUSION It may seem a little overwhelming but working with wood is a fun and rewarding hobby. Questions?