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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.

Mid-Century Modern Dresser to Double Vanity

Posted on December 1, 2017 by woodworksbyjohn

This project is finally complete and I’ve mentioned it a few times in previous blogs.  The same client I recently made the 15 picture frames for was also in the process of buying and remodeling a new home fairly close … Continue reading →

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November; Another Month Gone!

Posted on November 27, 2017 by woodworksbyjohn

This has been a good and very warm month here in Phoenix.  My work is increasing as more people hear about me and decide to ask me to work on their projects.  One that is 99% complete that I had … Continue reading →

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Black Limba Dovetailed Box

Posted on November 22, 2017 by woodworksbyjohn

Seems as if I’ve been quite busy in the shop with commissioned projects which is a good thing but …. I keep telling myself that the Etsy Store needs to have more inventory for the hopefully good Christmas gift season. … Continue reading →

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Creating Custom Profile Picture Frame Moldings

Posted on November 10, 2017 by woodworksbyjohn

Remember I once referred to myself as wanting to be known as a “boutique framer”?  Maybe a bit overly ambitious but it’s something that has evolved as much out of necessity and as a challenge to see what I can … Continue reading →

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Utilitarian Project: Miter Saw Stand

Posted on October 26, 2017 by woodworksbyjohn

  This was one of those projects I’d been meaning to get around to for quite some time but it seems something more interesting always came up!  I don’t use a “chop saw” too often in my work so maybe … Continue reading →

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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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