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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.

Mystery Box, First Prototype

Posted on August 22, 2013 by woodworksbyjohn

Hard to believe that I have close to 8 hours of actual working time into this project!  That doesn’t include the times spent with my client to get to this point or the time this consumed my thoughts as I … Continue reading →

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The Mystery Box — Prototype #1

Posted on August 21, 2013 by woodworksbyjohn

Jamie, from Wooditis where I occasionally teach classes, referred a couple to me who were looking for someone to make a presentation box for an item they are marketing.  We had the usual email correspondence and then met twice to explore … Continue reading →

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Computer Monitor Cabinet Ready for Finish

Posted on August 20, 2013 by woodworksbyjohn

My client for the computer monitor has a real hectic work schedule as he’s supervising a total remodeling job at a local Toyota dealership.  Because of that we’ve had a difficult time getting together to select the finish for his … Continue reading →

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Computer Monitor Cabinet: Final Details

Posted on August 17, 2013 by woodworksbyjohn

It’s taken quite some time to day to get to this point but I think all of the final details have been addressed and we’re ready for final sanding and applying the finish.  I’m waiting for word from my client … Continue reading →

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Coped Doors with an Antique (almost) Rockwell Shaper

Posted on August 16, 2013 by woodworksbyjohn

Here’s a photo of my almost antique, Rockwell Woodshaper Model 43-120.  Rockwell became Delta/Rockwell but now the Delta name is the one most know it by.  I bartered some work for this shaper back in the late 70’s and it’s … Continue reading →

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Computer Monitor Casework — The Saga Continues!

Posted on August 13, 2013 by woodworksbyjohn

So, this is where I’ve stopped at around 11am today and it’s good to see this project start to take shape.  My client knew that this would be; as I’ve termed it, a real head scratcher and he was right … Continue reading →

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Monitor Cabinet Continued

Posted on August 12, 2013 by woodworksbyjohn

This shows the progress on the case for the 31″ monitor job I accepted recently.  It’s always good to finally take the parts you’ve been working on and fit them together.  If you read the first post on this project … Continue reading →

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Head Scratcher Project

Posted on August 10, 2013 by woodworksbyjohn

Some time early in July I received an email from someone who had found my through the Custom Made website.  I’ve been part of this website which is supposed to help others on the net find you but haven’t had … Continue reading →

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Berea, Kentucky Souvenir

Posted on August 9, 2013 by woodworksbyjohn

Diane and I had a fantastic time when we visited Kentucky last week.  We were based out of Lexington and traveled out each day from there.  The focus of our trip was to check out the Longest Yard Sale in … Continue reading →

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Stools are Finished

Posted on August 6, 2013 by woodworksbyjohn

After our trip to Kentucky last week, I’m now back in the shop and the stools are finished.  It’s interesting that although it’s great to get away from home to explore and see new things both Diane and I missed … Continue reading →

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