Monthly Archives: February 2015

Creating the Panel & Frame: Mechanical Cellarette

Posted on February 24, 2015 by woodworksbyjohn

The last post on the Mechanical Cellarette found the top of the unit ready for final details.  This is one of those projects where I have the artistic license to adjust the sizes a bit to utilize the available lumber. … Continue reading →

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Hand Tool Class Ends

Posted on February 23, 2015 by woodworksbyjohn

We just wrapped up the 6 week Hand Tool class at Wooditis here in Las Vegas.  Wooditis is a great place where woodworkers from all over the valley come to learn the craft.  The owner, Jamie Yocono,  has really developed her school … Continue reading →

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Inlaying Marble in a Bubinga Top

Posted on February 20, 2015 by woodworksbyjohn

It has been an involved process getting to this point but here’s the first look at the Italian Marble placed into the top: The over-all measurement of the top is 20″ wide by 44″ long.  The piece of marble is … Continue reading →

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Fitting Lee Valley Brass Leg Tip #01A4535

Posted on February 16, 2015 by woodworksbyjohn

The wood used for the Mechanical Cellarette is Bubinga which I’m learning is a pretty challenging material to work with.  The legs are approximately 1 3/4″ square and the initial plan was to taper the insides of them with the bandsaw then … Continue reading →

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Work Begins on Latest Commission

Posted on February 11, 2015 by woodworksbyjohn

Towards the end of last year I was contacted about making a Mechanical Cellarette.  Now, this was something I’d never heard of before and my research turned up very little information.  Essentially, it is a cabinet used to store liquor … Continue reading →

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Nick’s Media Stand Delivered

Posted on February 9, 2015 by woodworksbyjohn

Yesterday a friend helped me to deliver this unit to the client — good deal for the delivery charges; a cup of Starbucks and a treat!  This is a picture of it in the house and, as you can see … Continue reading →

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