My Recent Woodworking Projects

The author describes returning to woodworking after a discouraging experience in school by building a functional dog gate for their home, inspired by a YouTube tutorial that made the project seem achievable. Using basic tools purchased from hardware stores, they completed the gate over a weekend, learning practical lessons about achieving straight cuts and properly securing wall-mounted fixtures. While not perfect, the author is satisfied with the gate's straightforward design and functionality, having added reinforcements after initial use.