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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.

Half-Blind Dovetails in Sapele: The Challenge Continues!

Posted on March 28, 2014 by woodworksbyjohn

Not being one to complain too much but these dovetails in this paticular chunk of Sapele are proving to be quite the challenge!  The hall table I made last year was of Sapele as well and the dovetailing on those … Continue reading →

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Sapele + Half-Blind Dovetails = Sharpening Time

Posted on March 25, 2014 by woodworksbyjohn

In one of my past posts on the construction of the TV stand I’m currently working on I discussed how the Sapele is a difficult wood to work with.  Saying that though, I’ve made other pieces from it so maybe … Continue reading →

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Back to Work, Don’t get the pull before the drawer!

Posted on March 17, 2014 by woodworksbyjohn

In my latest post I mentioned how I allowed myself to get side-tracked and began to design a pull for the drawers.  I think I needed a artistic break after all of the technical work of the joinery.  The pull … Continue reading →

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Whoops, Got Ahead of Myself!

Posted on March 13, 2014 by woodworksbyjohn

I just couldn’t help myself, as I began preparing the Big Leaf Maple board for the sliding doors I tried to envision what and how the pulls could look like.  The board was one of the Extra Special Boards  from … Continue reading →

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Cabinet is Taking Shape

Posted on March 8, 2014 by woodworksbyjohn

 So this is one of those moments you wait for to see the results of all of your work.  So far there are 30+ hours into this project.  I was very anxious to  get the base assembled so that I … Continue reading →

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Beginning the Base: Mitered Legs

Posted on March 6, 2014 by woodworksbyjohn

Work continues on this project and I’m finding the fact that there isn’t a deadline refreshing!  Of course, it would be nice for it to be for a paying client but the lack of deadline stress is refreshing.  Now that … Continue reading →

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Drawer Frames, Webs, and Sliding Doors — Oh My!

Posted on March 2, 2014 by woodworksbyjohn

At the onset I knew this project would have its share of challenges but that’s what it’s all about!  I wanted to use techniques that I hadn’t used a lot before in other my work.  Making a cabinet of this … Continue reading →

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Dovetails in Sapele — Tough, Fibrous Wood For Sure!

Posted on February 27, 2014 by woodworksbyjohn

I’ve been working and experimenting with the cutting of dovetails in this Sapele that I’m using for the HDTV stand.  Although I’ve cut a fair share of dovetails, this material is proving to be a tough one to work.  Refer … Continue reading →

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A Tricky, Half-Blind Carcass Dovetail

Posted on February 25, 2014 by woodworksbyjohn

I’ll admit it, like so many other woodworkers I’m enthralled with the dovetail joint.  Yes, it’s probably been romanticized but the truth remains that it is a joint that works because of it’s mechanical design and angles.  Whenever I teach … Continue reading →

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Woods Cut, Joinery Started, TV Stand Progress

Posted on February 23, 2014 by woodworksbyjohn

In my last blog I talked about the bare faced dovetail joint I will be using for this project. I also mentioned how I’m calling this my “challenge project” because I want to try a number of techniques I haven’t … Continue reading →

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