Woodworking can be a safe and enjoyable trade if you follow some very basic woodworking safety rules. All of the rules are common-sense ideas, but failure to follow these rules will greatly increase the chance of injury. The wood shop is not the place to be in a hurry or have an "it won't happen to me" attitude. Follow the 10 rules and your woodworking experiences will be safer and enjoyable.

This is a project-based lesson to introduce students to cabinet making. The project is designed to be a mid-level project for students who have already mastered basic carpentry skills such as safe machine use. Students will learn basic cabinetry terms and concepts and build a small cabinet.