Monthly Archives: September 2013

New Project: Platform Bed

Posted on September 10, 2013 by woodworksbyjohn

In my last blog I lamented a bit that I pretty much had my fill of cutting the dovetails to make the 5 new boxes.  Add some problems with the Spalted Maple grain structure, turning a clamp the wrong way … Continue reading →

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Hand Cut Dovetails — Part 2

Posted on September 7, 2013 by woodworksbyjohn

In my last blog I was working on the sliding lid boxes which are almost completed.  All that remains is the shellac finish, lining the bottoms, and adding dividers for some that will be marketed as remote control storage boxes. … Continue reading →

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Hand Cut Dovetails — Mass Produced?

Posted on September 3, 2013 by woodworksbyjohn

One down and seven corners to go for this first run of these dovetailed, sliding lid boxes.  The Lore of the Dovetail is one that has always interested me.  Obviously I’m not alone in that since I’ve had numerous students … Continue reading →

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