About Us
Adrian Tapu is the founder and author woodworker at Start Woodworking Now, a website dedicated to sharing his passion for the craft and helping others learn woodworking skills.
As a seasoned woodworker and instructor, Adrian helps both hobbyists and professional craftspeople take their woodworking skills to the next level. With over 15 years of experience in wood joints, tools, and techniques for furniture making and cabinetry, Adrian shares his passion for the craft through online courses and his popular blog.
Adrian specializes in guiding beginners in their first wood projects while also assisting advanced woodworkers with more complex cabinetry and furniture builds. He regularly publishes plans, tutorials, and woodworking tips related to topics like wood identification, hand tools, power tools, finishing, and woodworking safety.
When he’s not in his workshop, Adrian enjoys teaching small group classes locally. His students appreciate his practical, step-by-step approach and the encouragement he provides to help them confidently learn new skills. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to develop your expertise further, Adrian Tapu empowers woodworkers through his online resources and hands-on instruction.
Areas of Expertise
| Domain | Specific Skills |
|---|---|
| Furniture construction | Solid wood furniture, frame-and-panel cabinetry, drawers, doors |
| Wood joinery | Mortise and tenon, dovetail, box joints, dowel joinery |
| Wood finishing | Polyurethane application and removal, beeswax finishing, oil finishing, surface restoration |
| Hand tools | Chisels, hand planes, card scrapers, marking gauges |
| Power tools | Table saw, router, orbital sander, drill press |
| Wood species | Oak, walnut, cherry, pine, beech, maple — identification and working properties |
On Start Woodworking Now, you’ll find:
- Woodworking guides and tutorials
- Tool recommendations
- Tips and tricks for beginners
- Advanced techniques for seasoned woodworkers
Background and Experience
Adrian has worked with wood for over 15 years, starting with hand-tool furniture projects and expanding into cabinetry, restoration work, and finishing. His practical experience includes stripping and refinishing antique furniture, building solid wood furniture from raw timber, and teaching woodworking technique to beginners in small group workshop settings.
His teaching approach is built around precise, step-by-step instruction — the same structure he applies to every guide on this site. Each article on Start Woodworking Now is written from direct workshop experience, not from secondary research, and includes exact values for materials, tools, and process parameters so that readers can replicate results consistently.
What This Site Covers
Start Woodworking Now publishes detailed woodworking guides across five areas: surface finishing and paint removal, joinery and furniture construction, tool selection and use, wood species identification, and workshop safety. Every guide is written by Adrian based on techniques he has applied directly in his own workshop.
Start Woodworking Now is more than just a website; it’s a community of passionate woodworkers. Join our Facebook Page or Twitter Page to connect with like-minded individuals, share your projects, and learn from the collective wisdom of our vibrant community.
His Mission
Woodworking is not just a hobby; it’s a form of self-expression and a way to create something meaningful with your own hands. Through detailed tutorials, project ideas, and expert tips, Start Woodworking Now aims to make woodworking accessible to everyone, fostering a community that celebrates craftsmanship.
At Start Woodworking Now, his goal is to provide reliable, accurate, and easy-to-follow woodworking guidance. Whether you’re a beginner looking to start your woodworking journey or an experienced woodworker seeking inspiration, you can trust the content on this site to be authentic and valuable.
Contact Me
Please reach out if you have any other questions – I look forward to hearing from you!
adrian@startwoodworkingnow.com
Stay Updated
We’re constantly evolving, and we want you to be part of our journey. Check back regularly for updates on the latest projects, tutorials, and woodworking trends.
Thank you for being part of the Start Woodworking Now community. Let’s create something extraordinary together!
Adrian
Founder, Start Woodworking Now