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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.

How to Make a Mitered Box on the Tablesaw

Posted on March 31, 2015 by woodworksbyjohn

Now that the Mechanical Cellarette can be put on the completed list it’s time to concentrate on a custom order for an Etsy client.  This particular order has been one I’ve been doing convo’s on for quite a while.  The … Continue reading →

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Mechanical Cellarette Complete

Posted on March 26, 2015 by woodworksbyjohn

With the help of my friend Randy, and a rented truck from U-Haul the Cellarette made its way home.  After about 115 hours of actual work and countless hours of planning and worrying I’m very pleased to have it complete. … Continue reading →

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Mechanical Cellarette — Final Details

Posted on March 18, 2015 by woodworksbyjohn

I’ve used this before in my writing but it’s worth repeating!  Many years ago Diane and I were having a discussion about her paintings and she told me that: “I work until I get to a problem area, solve that, … Continue reading →

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Now where is my tape measure? — Time to clean!

Posted on March 11, 2015 by woodworksbyjohn

  I tend to keep a pretty clean shop, something needed when it’s as compact in size as mine is.  As a general rule, everything is in it’s place, that’s how I function the best.  However; when you can’t find … Continue reading →

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TGIF: Assembled — Can’t Wait until Tomorrow!

Posted on March 6, 2015 by woodworksbyjohn

  I’ve mentioned the stress of glue ups and this one was no exception.  Before I get into that though I’d like to share this picture showing the first coat of the Tried & True, Danish oil on the top. … Continue reading →

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Finally, Glue Up of Bubinga Frame and Panel

Posted on March 3, 2015 by woodworksbyjohn

It always seems to take a long time between the start of a project to the assembly of some of its pieces.  The first goal, after milling the lumber to approximate dimensions, was to assemble the top.  The rest of … Continue reading →

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Creating the Panel & Frame: Mechanical Cellarette

Posted on February 24, 2015 by woodworksbyjohn

The last post on the Mechanical Cellarette found the top of the unit ready for final details.  This is one of those projects where I have the artistic license to adjust the sizes a bit to utilize the available lumber. … Continue reading →

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Hand Tool Class Ends

Posted on February 23, 2015 by woodworksbyjohn

We just wrapped up the 6 week Hand Tool class at Wooditis here in Las Vegas.  Wooditis is a great place where woodworkers from all over the valley come to learn the craft.  The owner, Jamie Yocono,  has really developed her school … Continue reading →

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Inlaying Marble in a Bubinga Top

Posted on February 20, 2015 by woodworksbyjohn

It has been an involved process getting to this point but here’s the first look at the Italian Marble placed into the top: The over-all measurement of the top is 20″ wide by 44″ long.  The piece of marble is … Continue reading →

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Fitting Lee Valley Brass Leg Tip #01A4535

Posted on February 16, 2015 by woodworksbyjohn

The wood used for the Mechanical Cellarette is Bubinga which I’m learning is a pretty challenging material to work with.  The legs are approximately 1 3/4″ square and the initial plan was to taper the insides of them with the bandsaw then … Continue reading →

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