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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.

Bare Faced Dovetail: Critique Requested

Posted on February 19, 2014 by woodworksbyjohn

In my last blog I talked about the joinery considerations for the TV stand project.  After lots of research and some inquiries on the Woodweb forums I’ve decided that the joint you see pictured here is the way to go … Continue reading →

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The Challenge: TV Stand Project

Posted on February 19, 2014 by woodworksbyjohn

Well, I’ve been holding off beginning to blog on this latest project because of the complexity of the piece.  Since doing the family room remodel it’s obvious that the table we now use to hold the television isn’t adequate so … Continue reading →

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Roman Shades = Custom Pull

Posted on February 16, 2014 by woodworksbyjohn

Well, I did say a post or two ago that it was the last of the blogs about our recent family room remodel but —- guess what?  Here’s another!  If you work around your own home does it ever feel … Continue reading →

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Repair Job on a Custom Stool

Posted on February 9, 2014 by woodworksbyjohn

In my last blog I mentioned that a previous client of mine called me with the news that one of the stools I made for him had an accident.  He told me the stool has survived many parties and grandkids … Continue reading →

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From the Bar to the Desk!

Posted on February 7, 2014 by woodworksbyjohn

No, that’s not what I did last night — I work with a local interior designer from time to time.  She owns and operates Urban Ranch General Store here in Las Vegas.  Durette has hosted my work in one of her featured … Continue reading →

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Last Word on the Re-Model

Posted on February 6, 2014 by woodworksbyjohn

My guess is that most of us that work with our hands get a lot of satisfaction from it.  Seeing my students reactions during my teaching career to the projects they were able to make showed that sense of pride and satisfaction. … Continue reading →

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All over ‘cept the Clean-up

Posted on February 3, 2014 by woodworksbyjohn

If you’ve been following our latest home remodel you can be sure that I’m glad it’s almost over.  Diane has already started to do the clean up and is going through her paintings to see which will be the first … Continue reading →

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Nineties no More!

Posted on February 1, 2014 by woodworksbyjohn

In my last blog I discussed how I went about creating the baseboard to conceal the coaxial cable.  A lot has happened since then and the end is in sight.  Started out with having the drywall guys coming earlier.  The … Continue reading →

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Custom Baseboard — No Problem!

Posted on January 27, 2014 by woodworksbyjohn

Since the location of the television is changed from the west wall to the north wall it also meant relocating the cable.  I mentioned that we’ll use an antenna which, combined with Roku satisfies our viewing needs.  It would have … Continue reading →

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Ready for Drywall & Paint

Posted on January 25, 2014 by woodworksbyjohn

At day’s end, I had completely removed the drywall, cleaned out the empties, and was ready to frame things in and cover up my work.  The first thing that needed to be done was to insulate that back wall.  Still … Continue reading →

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