I've built plenty of stuff. Basically, trial and error and a fair amount of watching YouTube videos to make sure I'm not going to remove a finger using a new tool. I've built a gate for our deck, a bench and seating system for an entryway, some shelves for a pantry, planter boxes, a huge sandbox for our kids, but I think I'm most proud of the farm table I made out of reclaimed hemlock. It's 100" x 46.5" and my family uses it everyday: https://i.redd.it/e0yrn0g1jpp01.jpg
Apart from the safety issues of tools - or the potential waste of materials if you make a wrong cut -- it's really a very satisfying hobby for anyone who enjoys solving problems, working with their hands, and seeing something progressively come together.
Apart from the safety issues of tools - or the potential waste of materials if you make a wrong cut -- it's really a very satisfying hobby for anyone who enjoys solving problems, working with their hands, and seeing something progressively come together.