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About woodworksbyjohn

I'm a retired woodshop teacher. I build one of a kind furniture pieces and custom picture frames. You can see some of my currently available work, boxes, carvings through my Etsy store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/WoodworksbyJohn?ref=si_shop Contact me about your project -- always up for the challenge of unique work.

Wall Hung Cabinet Part II

Posted on July 30, 2022 by woodworksbyjohn

If you’ve seen Part I hopefully you enjoyed it so this is the follow up from that blog. I’ll start with the drawers which feature half blind dovetails and the Douglas Fir for the drawer fronts. The back and sides … Continue reading →

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Wall Hung Cabinet Part I

Posted on July 26, 2022 by woodworksbyjohn

Here is a photo of the wall hung cabinet in my entryway. If you recognize the inspiration for this piece from the work of Matt Kenney you’re right! His technique of using a painted liner in a box or cabinet … Continue reading →

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Small Details = Maximum Time

Posted on July 23, 2022 by woodworksbyjohn

Here is the door and two drawers for the cabinet. It’s interesting how they don’t share the same coloration even though taken in the same spot with the same camera! In any case, the photo on the left is closer … Continue reading →

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Sharpening Opinions Please

Posted on June 7, 2022 by woodworksbyjohn

I know only too well how true the old saying: “ask 10 woodworkers the same question and you’ll get 12 different answers” but I’m going to take a chance and ask it anyway! I would really like to know opinions … Continue reading →

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Finally — Carving Chisel Holder

Posted on May 18, 2022 by woodworksbyjohn

Ever since I started carving; having a safe place to lay the chisels I’m using on a project has been a problem. If it’s a picture frame I can lay them on other legs of the frame to keep them … Continue reading →

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Floater Frame Technique

Posted on April 3, 2022 by woodworksbyjohn

A very popular style of framing a painting these days is using what’s referred to as a “floater” frame. Traditionally used for thicker canvases but it’s also popular for any other size paintings. From what I’ve seen, commercially available molding … Continue reading →

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Danish Cord Hall Bench

Posted on March 29, 2022 by woodworksbyjohn

This is about the fourth or fifth seat I’ve ever woven and I always get so involved with the process — love watching things come to life! In our new home we needed a bench for the entry hall where … Continue reading →

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Simplified Method for Sliding Drawers

Posted on February 12, 2022 by woodworksbyjohn

Granted, this isn’t the greatest of pictures but allow me to explain. While setting up my new shop space I realized I needed drawers so decided to make these. It’s a method I’ve used for a long time but many … Continue reading →

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New Year, New Home, and New Shop!

Posted on January 11, 2022 by woodworksbyjohn

After living in Phoenix for the past 6 years or so Diane and I decided it was time to return to southern Nevada to be closer to family and take advantage of the rising housing market in Phoenix. Although we … Continue reading →

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Trestle Frame #215

Posted on August 3, 2021 by woodworksbyjohn

I’m sure I’m not the only one that is inspired by seeing work that others have done. My wife recently completed a painting; At the Station which had a woman sitting on a chair. The chair reminded me of an … Continue reading →

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