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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.

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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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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