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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.

Twice in 18 Years = Get Rid of It!!

Posted on January 24, 2014 by woodworksbyjohn

Here’s a picture of what our family room has looked like for the past 18 years, ever since Diane and I purchased this house new.  Some of you may recall a year or so ago we completely remodeled the kitchen … Continue reading →

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Dovetails & Dutchmen

Posted on January 15, 2014 by woodworksbyjohn

If there is one thing I’ve learned about woodwork it’s that using woodwork and perfection in the same sentence is a rarity!  Let’s face it, wood being a natural material is unpredictable and apt to move on its own whenever … Continue reading →

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First of the Year, First Glue Up!

Posted on January 1, 2014 by woodworksbyjohn

Welcome to the New Year, 2014.  Although I’m not one to make resolutions (too easy to break) I do have a couple of major projects I’d like to complete this year.  If I share them that will make me accountable … Continue reading →

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Love Hand Planes

Posted on December 26, 2013 by woodworksbyjohn

One of the processes of wood working I really like is the art of taking a plane and using it to create a smooth and square surface.  There’s something very satisfying to watching that shaving of wood exit the planes … Continue reading →

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2 x 4 x 8′ Challenge; December 2013 Sin City Woodworkers

Posted on December 19, 2013 by woodworksbyjohn

I’ve been wanting to blog about this project since starting it several months ago but since the challenge was judged by the members of the Sin City Woodworkers group anonymously had to hold back on that.  We had our annual … Continue reading →

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Dyed Box is in the Mail!

Posted on December 17, 2013 by woodworksbyjohn

You may recall the beginnings of this project, a lady found my Etsy store and requested a custom box that was black and made of wood.  The size she requested was 5″ wide by 7″ tall and 11″ long.  Here’s … Continue reading →

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Dyed Black Box — Built in Dust Check

Posted on December 13, 2013 by woodworksbyjohn

You may recall this photograph from a previous blog where I explained how to make a built in dust check.  To re-cap that,  a dado was cut inside of the box where the lid will separate.  The thickness of the … Continue reading →

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Dyed Plywood Box Assembled in Spite of Cold Shop!

Posted on December 7, 2013 by woodworksbyjohn

You’re right, that looks more like a kitchen than a woodshop!  It’s been pretty cold here in Las Vegas as it has been through-out our country this week.  It hasn’t risen much above the low 40’s even with my portable … Continue reading →

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Dyed Plywood Box — Cutting the Sides

Posted on December 3, 2013 by woodworksbyjohn

The last custom order I received from my Etsy store was one that involved primarily hand tool work.   The only power tools on it was preparing the rough stock for the dovetail joinery.  This latest order is almost a … Continue reading →

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Applying Felt on Box Sides — not just the Bottom!

Posted on November 30, 2013 by woodworksbyjohn

Applying Felt on Box Sides — not just the Bottom!.

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