Category Archives: Current Commission

Sliding Door Almost Complete

Posted on August 24, 2017 by woodworksbyjohn

This sliding door is taking up most of the available floor space I have in the shop.  Roughly 5′ x 7′ means that when I have it on sawhorses now to do the finish work I can barely get around … Continue reading →

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Keepsake Box Final Details

Posted on July 13, 2017 by woodworksbyjohn

Let me start this out by showing off the completed box and then boring you with the details later,  I’ve often said “it’s all about the wood” and in my mind this project exemplifies that! After glue up it was … Continue reading →

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Vacation Fun & Back to the Shop

Posted on August 19, 2015 by woodworksbyjohn

It was great to take a week off and go to the cool northwest — Spokane, Washington plus time in Rossland, British Columbia and a fantastic bike ride that was in both Montana and Idaho!   The bike ride was … Continue reading →

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Cigar Tray Complete; Ready for Delivery

Posted on April 15, 2015 by woodworksbyjohn

Finished tray of Walnut:   I doubt that I’m any different from other custom woodworkers in this, as the project reaches its final stages you often wonder if it will meet your clients expectations.  That’s especially true with these two … Continue reading →

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Cigar Presentation Tray — with a Cuban Influence!

Posted on April 11, 2015 by woodworksbyjohn

I’ve finally made progress on this project, a cigar presentation tray commissioned to me by the same client I completed the Mechanical Cellarette for.  During that building process I had two other commissions that I had put on hold so … Continue reading →

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Production Mode; It’s all about the Process

Posted on August 1, 2014 by woodworksbyjohn

The work has progressed nicely on the Beer Boot servers and although my preference is building furniture, this is a good experience!  I’ve often said that the process of making anything is what’s exciting.  That planning stage where you’re working out … Continue reading →

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Walnut Box Sliding Tray and Miscellaneous

Posted on November 8, 2013 by woodworksbyjohn

Here is the first view of the box with the Ebony lid lift in place.  There was an entire sequence of pictures taken to illustrate the process that went into not only forming this lift but also showing the progress … Continue reading →

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Assembled but Still a Ways to Go!

Posted on November 6, 2013 by woodworksbyjohn

Assembling projects is always a stressful time and I believe most woodworkers tend to agree with me about that.  Think about it; all of your work and effort up to this point can be ruined with one bad assembly error! … Continue reading →

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From Sketch-Up to Reality

Posted on November 1, 2013 by woodworksbyjohn

Here’s what the final project looks like before my client applies the finish to it.  It’s always a fulfilling moment when you complete your work and it actually looks like it was envisioned either in your mind, on paper, or … Continue reading →

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Victorian Bell Mount Continued

Posted on October 30, 2013 by woodworksbyjohn

Well, this project will go down as one that really had me thinking things through even more thoroughly than usual.  I tend to be very detail oriented and have been told I even pre-worry about things — guess that explains … Continue reading →

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