[chops415]

If I wanted to get into woodworking while living in an apartment in a city, any recommendations on books, places to look, or videos on how to get started? I've been looking for a hobby to take myself out of the whole digital grind and find some type of stress releasing, but challenging hobby

[jvanderbot]

Maker spaces often have woodworking equipment. In LA where I live, and also in MN where I'm from, there were several options.

They usually offer classes if you don't want to start yourself. But you can learn a ton by looking up cabinetmaking or something else on Youtube. For a real trip, watch joinery -- it's mesmerizing.

Other than that, I started by just picking up a saw and going to town, and quickly googling "How do I" to find out much more than I wanted to know. It pays to learn about the basic tools first. Table saw, Router table, Chop saw, Drill press, etc.

[nlnn]

I got started (in an apartment in a city) using https://commonwoodworking.com/ and https://woodworkingmasterclasses.com/ from Paul Sellers.

He focuses heavily on using hand tools instead of machines, so much more suitable for apartments. He's also budget conscious, and tries to show ways of achieving things without spending a ton on lots of expensive or specialised tools.

[Gigachad]

Already some good responses to this, but for something different. Have you considered some other hands on hobbies? Knitting, painting, sharpening knives, advanced cooking.