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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.

Christine Profile Frames Completed!

Posted on October 13, 2017 by woodworksbyjohn

If you recall from the last POST about this particular series of frames I was getting down to the finish line.  Many steps required to complete this series of 15, 4″ x 6″ frames.  In that post the process of … Continue reading →

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Christine Profile Frame Progress

Posted on October 5, 2017 by woodworksbyjohn

As mentioned, this project falls into the realm of mass production but still is enjoyable to me.  What’s that saying about if you enjoy what you’re doing it really isn’t work?  That’s how I feel about this because you do … Continue reading →

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Picture Frames & DMT Stones

Posted on October 3, 2017 by woodworksbyjohn

Over the weekend I was able to install the two large floater frames recently completed, aka The VanDamFloat.  Might as well name them in my clients honor!  The paintings are quite large and this step wouldn’t have been possible without … Continue reading →

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Shop Happenings Since Last Post

Posted on September 27, 2017 by woodworksbyjohn

VanDam Floater Frame I’m in a holding pattern on the two, large floater frames right now.  In the last post they were almost completed.  Thankfully my client is willing to help with the installation of them and the earliest time … Continue reading →

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VanDam Float; New Picture Frame Commission

Posted on September 13, 2017 by woodworksbyjohn

If you saw my last post it had to do with the approach I took to making a floater type frame for Diane’s latest painting.  I gave a definition and explained how it was made, here’s a link if you’d … Continue reading →

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Floater Frame — A Furniture Builders Method

Posted on September 8, 2017 by woodworksbyjohn

To be sure, if there’s one thing I can be accused of it’s of over-building and/or over-thinking a project.  Recently Diane asked for a floater frame for a recent work of hers.  I can’t show the completed picture of it … Continue reading →

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Sliding Door Almost Complete

Posted on August 24, 2017 by woodworksbyjohn

This sliding door is taking up most of the available floor space I have in the shop.  Roughly 5′ x 7′ means that when I have it on sawhorses now to do the finish work I can barely get around … Continue reading →

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Sliding Door: Joinery

Posted on August 21, 2017 by woodworksbyjohn

The last blog was all about preparing the stock for this sliding door which is followed by the joinery.  All joints are mortise and tenon and vary from 2″ to 1 1/2″ in length.  Following the 1/3 customary rule they … Continue reading →

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New Commission: Sliding Door

Posted on August 17, 2017 by woodworksbyjohn

We have a new neighbor across the street and I’ve been commissioned to build a door.   It will be made of Cherry with tempered glass in the upper section.  With an over-all the size of 56″ wide and 85″ … Continue reading →

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Patio Table is Done!

Posted on August 7, 2017 by woodworksbyjohn

Happy to say that the table is done and with the help of a neighbor it’s on the patio ready for the first outdoor meal!  Always rewarding to see anything you “conjured” up in your mind, then put on paper, … Continue reading →

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