Currently working on a small plastic tug. Am looking for a small wooden project next. Something simple and cheap.

Welcome aboard Dave,

You may want to look these over:
1 - Planking_the_hull, running the_planks (http://shipmodeling.net/vb_forum/articles34.html)
2 - A Novice's_Planking Rules (http://shipmodeling.net/vb_forum/articles45.html)
3 - 12 Spiling Steps (http://shipmodeling.net/vb_forum/articles19.html)
4 - GUIDE FOR THE BEGINNER WOOD MODEL SHIPWRIGHT (Part One) (http://shipmodeling.net/vb_forum/articles47.html)
5 - Forums' FAQ (Still under construction) (http://shipmodeling.net/faq/)
6 - List of recommended modeling_books (http://shipmodeling.net/faq/faq.php?&cat_name=A---Preparation&answer=20&question=What-ship-modeling-books-do-you-recommend?&category_id=9#20)

If you have any questions or need any help, just post it here in the Scuttlebutt (http://shipmodeling.net/vb_forum/forum5.html)

John

Hi Dave. Welcome Aboard!
You should post some photos of your boats when you get the chance - Upload Photo(s) (http://shipmodeling.net/photopost/uploadphoto.php), Upload Instructions (http://shipmodeling.net/photopost/help/upload.html).
Meanwhile, browse around. If you have any questions or need any help, just post it here in the Scuttlebutt (http://shipmodeling.net/vb_forum/forum5.html)
Gary

Dave: Welcome aboard Neighbor ( I live in Beaverton).

Might I suggest the Phantom pilot boat for your first wooden model?

Many here have done the model and there is a thread and practicum devoted to it. It is a "beginner" kit with a solid wood hull (a little bit of carving and sanding involved), limited rigging, and some tools are provided.
Plus, if you complete it in 6 months, and buy another MS kit, you get your money back, towards the purchase of the second kit. So "free" is a good price!

Tammie's Hobbies ( TV Hwy and 217) carries it, and you can submit the required photos to them.