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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.

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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It’s all About the Wood: Zebrawood Valet

Posted on July 7, 2021 by woodworksbyjohn

It’s been said that a picture is worth a thousand words so I’ll save you reading and just share some pictures of my latest valet. Zebrawood and Black Walnut, my design featuring hand cut, houndstooth dovetails. The tray and dividers … Continue reading →

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Donkey Ear Shooting Board And Box Dividers

Posted on June 24, 2021 by woodworksbyjohn

If you’re not familiar with shooting boards you may wonder what the heck a Donkey Ear shooting board is! For hand tool woodworkers a shooting board is something used with a handplane to true up miters, ends, and edges after … Continue reading →

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Kitchen Re-Do: Bamboo Island

Posted on May 26, 2021 by woodworksbyjohn

After living in our house for 5+ years we thought the kitchen could use some changes, although functional it felt as if it were a dark area even though there is a window above the sink. When you walk in … Continue reading →

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Contemporary Cigar Humidor

Posted on April 13, 2021 by woodworksbyjohn

The subject of making a custom cigar humidor recently came up when I was talking with the owner of Creative Gateway Gallery. They have galleries in Scottsdale, Phoenix, and Sedona. He mentioned that cigar art was popular and suggested that … Continue reading →

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