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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.

Beer Boot Server/Paddle Done

Posted on August 6, 2014 by woodworksbyjohn

How about a cold one? My production run of the five serving  paddles for the beer boots is done.  Now it’s time to deliver them to my client to see where they go from here!  This type of work is … Continue reading →

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Refurbishing Danish Modern Selig Chairs + Ottoman

Posted on August 3, 2014 by woodworksbyjohn

Here is an image captured from the internet of a Selig Chair. I mentioned in a previous blog that an interior designer contacted me to see if I’d be able to make a seat insert for a chair, recliner, and … Continue reading →

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Production Mode; It’s all about the Process

Posted on August 1, 2014 by woodworksbyjohn

The work has progressed nicely on the Beer Boot servers and although my preference is building furniture, this is a good experience!  I’ve often said that the process of making anything is what’s exciting.  That planning stage where you’re working out … Continue reading →

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Busy feels Good

Posted on July 30, 2014 by woodworksbyjohn

During the warm/hot season here in Las Vegas my routine is to work early in the morning out in the shop and then, as temps hover towards the century mark try to discipline myself to work inside.  At times, the … Continue reading →

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Two, Very Interesting Projects + Diane’s Picture Frame

Posted on July 28, 2014 by woodworksbyjohn

After the crib to desk project I wondered if I would get called to do some other interesting things — well I did!  Designing and building heirloom quality furniture is what I really enjoy doing but to be honest, anything … Continue reading →

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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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