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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.

Carving, Italy, & Picture Frames

Posted on July 20, 2014 by woodworksbyjohn

As you know, I like to do some carving from time to time but after experiencing the antiquities of Rome last week can only say that I “dabble in carving” at most!  Diane and I were able to spend a … Continue reading →

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Crib to Bed: What it’s really All About!

Posted on July 8, 2014 by woodworksbyjohn

No matter what the project, in my opinion the bottom line is the end result!  When it turns out as you planned it to and you’re satisfied with the results that justifies any all of the work and effort you … Continue reading →

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Crib to Desk Part II

Posted on July 4, 2014 by woodworksbyjohn

No matter how often I try to not get so intense on one project and do more than one at a time it must not be in my make-up.  I have a request for a custom box on Etsy, a … Continue reading →

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The Challenge — Crib to Desk!

Posted on July 2, 2014 by woodworksbyjohn

If you know me you’ll know that I do like to challenge myself in my creative endeavors and before the botched knee surgeries, running endeavors as well.  I mean, what’s life if you don’t throw in some different stuff from time … Continue reading →

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Tapping into my Artistic Side

Posted on June 28, 2014 by woodworksbyjohn

Before I explain the title of this blog let me stress that my wife, Diane, is the definite artist of the family.  She has spent most of her life as a figurative oil painter, been represented by several top galleries, and her … Continue reading →

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Hand Tool Work = Relaxation

Posted on June 23, 2014 by woodworksbyjohn

You may recall this picture that I posted a while ago.  After the intense furniture work on the media center I felt the need to take my woodworking in another direction for a while. A new woodcarvers club started here … Continue reading →

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Since the Wood in Design Show

Posted on June 17, 2014 by woodworksbyjohn

I’ve talked about being awarded an Honorable Mention for the Sapele and Big Leaf Maple media center at this years Design in Wood show.  Thought I’d share a photo of me getting that award.  Not to be boastful but it’s an awesome … Continue reading →

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Miscellaneous Postpartum Blog?

Posted on June 5, 2014 by woodworksbyjohn

I may end up getting philosophical on you with this blog as the title suggests!  Having just completed the HDTV stand and getting it juried into the Design in Wood competition it’s like a big relief.  After spending some 100 … Continue reading →

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Integral Dust Check

Posted on May 23, 2014 by woodworksbyjohn

A feature I like to add to boxes is a dust check.  Essential for an unhinged box like this prototype and an added feature on a hinged one.  Just as the name implies; a dust check prevents dust from getting … Continue reading →

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Lidded Plywood Box — Project in Progress

Posted on May 21, 2014 by woodworksbyjohn

I’ve been in correspondence with an arts center that specializes in ceramics.  What they have in mind are foam lined boxes used to display, ship, and protect some of their finer pieces.  Thankfully, they would be responsible for the foam inserts since … Continue reading →

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