Category Archives: custom furniture

Utilitarian Project — Kitchen Improvement

Posted on August 13, 2020 by woodworksbyjohn

One of the many benefits of being able to do woodwork is that there is virtually no limit as to what you can do.  From rough concrete forms, to house framing, cabinetry, carving, fine furniture, etc. there’s an unlimited spectrum … Continue reading →

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Mitered Birch Mantle — aka Packing Tape Assembly!

Posted on June 5, 2020 by woodworksbyjohn

As any home owner knows, there’s always an improvement or remodel that can be done to enhance your home and customize it to your sense of style.  That was the case with our home here in Phoenix.  Diane has such … Continue reading →

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Custom Cat Furniture

Posted on November 30, 2019 by woodworksbyjohn

One of the many aspects of woodwork I enjoy is the variety of work you’re able to do with so many different types of materials.  The last project was made from Baltic Birch and this project is a continuation of … Continue reading →

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SawStop One vs. Finger Three — stitches that is!

Posted on November 14, 2019 by woodworksbyjohn

I must admit that when the SawStop technology first came out I wasn’t  really in favor of it.  The first I heard about it was someone invented a good idea for saw safety but was trying to get rich from … Continue reading →

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New Frame Commission and Drawing Desk Follow-Up

Posted on October 25, 2019 by woodworksbyjohn

  Before I begin to talk about the frame commission allow me to share the final results of the drawing desk.  If you missed that post here is a LINK to it which includes a YouTube video showing how it … Continue reading →

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Drawing Desk Complete

Posted on October 7, 2019 by woodworksbyjohn

In the last blog the dovetails had been cut and fit for the bottom section of the custom drawing desk.  If you missed it, here’s a LINK to that one and before I talk about the remaining work, let me … Continue reading →

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Modeling Job = New Commission

Posted on October 1, 2019 by woodworksbyjohn

Many of you know that I occasionally work as a portrait or costumed model since moving to the Phoenix area.  For me, it’s a great experience — I get out of the solitary life in my shop, meet different artists … Continue reading →

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I Love the Challenge!

Posted on April 9, 2019 by woodworksbyjohn

In almost every aspect of my life, it’s all about the challenge and figuring out how to overcome it.  Makes no difference, it can be  a woodworking project, ultra-marathon  mountain race, personal goal or whatever — rising to the challenge … Continue reading →

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October was an Exciting Month!

Posted on October 28, 2018 by woodworksbyjohn

Gallery Representation This is the most exciting thing to happen in October for sure, this is the first gallery to represent me since our move to Phoenix.  The timing was just right, I approached the owner of the gallery; Phillip … Continue reading →

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Sofa Table Finished — Next!

Posted on September 1, 2018 by woodworksbyjohn

There’s a feeling you get when you complete a long project that is often  compared to childbirth, kind of a let down that it’s over but overwhelming joy at the results.  As an ultra runner that was a feeling I’ve … Continue reading →

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