Monthly Archives: January 2017

Check off Another Home Project!

Posted on January 31, 2017 by woodworksbyjohn

In my last post my comments were geared towards why I love this woodworking stuff and even though I’d much rather be doing finer aspects like carving or hand joinery, being able to do these things is rewarding as well. … Continue reading →

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Why I Love Working Wood!

Posted on January 26, 2017 by woodworksbyjohn

You can do the math but my earliest recollections of working with wood go all the way back to elementary school in the 50’s  when I made a tug boat out of a piece of balsa wood. Also remember my … Continue reading →

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Another First for the Phoenix Shop

Posted on January 15, 2017 by woodworksbyjohn

It’s said you can only do things once for the first time and now I can chalk off another for my woodworking here in Phoenix.  The recently completed Ocean Waves frame was the first commissioned carving piece here and now … Continue reading →

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Sliding Barn Doors; My Way and Completed!

Posted on January 9, 2017 by woodworksbyjohn

Alder, corrugated roofing, and heavy duty sliding barn door track — I’m liking this a lot!  Not built the way any directions said it should be done but modified to meet the vision I had for the shop storage area.  Two, concealed … Continue reading →

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Sliding Barn Doors — My Way

Posted on January 7, 2017 by woodworksbyjohn

I say “my way” and as of now, not 100% sure they’ll turn out right but do have a good feeling about my thought process.  I’m using Stanley Hardware, heavy duty galvanized for actual doors on a barn!  Lowest cost … Continue reading →

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