always loved do it yourself projects, but up until recently, space has been a problem. I could only do the most simple home projects in my small apartment. Carpentry projects were right out of the question. Instead, I would content myself to work with clay, wire, and other simple materials. I would make many sculptures and pictures, but I would also make household implements such as spice racks and shelves. The only woodworking projects I could engage in were the smallest ones. I could do whittling, wood carving, and little else. I just simply did not have the space or the tools.

Now, suddenly, I have a new house. You can bet that I'm going to get into some woodworking projects! I've been waiting for this for a long time. Growing up, I always took woodshop projects for granted. You see, my father was a professional woodworker when he was young. Although he changed careers, he still kept a passion for woodworking projects that he passed on to me. I can remember building a go cart with my father when I was 12 years old. It was one of the most exciting things that I have ever done. I loved watching the pieces go together. I still can't get over how neat it was. You start with raw pieces of wood, and end up with a finished, sleek looking machine.

Living in a city like I do, however, woodworking projects have been out of the question for a long time. I guess it was worth the sacrifice, because I needed to get out of the small town where I grew up, but I miss working with my hands on my own projects. Doing the small craft stuff was fun, but real woodwork projects are what I live for. I actually work as an apprentice to a carpenter, and although I can occasionally use his shop, my own personal projects often get left by the wayside. If you are into doing your own woodworking projects, there is no substitute for having your own space. My boss was nice about it at first, but eventually he kicked me out of his woodworking shop. Now that I have a whole workshop for my woodworking projects, he can have his space and I can have mine. I cannot remember the last time I was so happy. I am so excited that I can't even decide where to start. Fortunately, there is plenty of time for all my woodworking projects.