Working with wood is a great way to relax and enjoy yourself while you make something useful or decorative. If you enjoy woodworking, it can just be a hobby you do in your spare time, or it can be the foundation of a successful business. For some more great advice on woodworking, keep reading.

Anytime you are working around power tools, there is an element of danger; focus on safety at all times. Make sure you know how to use power tools properly and always wear safety equipment. When your power tools are on, you should always be wearing safety equipment. Hospitalization is not the goal of woodworking.

Try making reusable sanding blocks by yourself. Cut six blocks from any 3/4″ plywood you have, for each sandpaper grit you regularly use. Try to be certain that they measure roughly 2.5 inches by 4.75 inches. Apply spray adhesive to both the blocks and the cork tiles. Use a utility knife to cut the cork flush after sticking a block to the cork. Put adhesive on the sandpaper sheet and then apply it to the cork blocks face down. Trim your sandpaper so that it is even with the corks and label each block appropriately.

If you have your own table saw, you will eventually have to crosscut some wood. This can bring your fingers very close to the saw guard and blade. If the saw kicks back, you could be headed to the hospital. It is best to cut a block of wood to push the wood through the saw with.

Woodworking is an activity that you can enjoy for your entire life. You can do it in your spare time, or you can turn it into a lucrative career. No matter why you want to work with wood, the tips you have just read can help. Put them into practice the next time you pick up a piece of wood.