Category Archives: Phoenix Woodshop

Sliding Barn Doors; My Way and Completed!

Posted on January 9, 2017 by woodworksbyjohn

Alder, corrugated roofing, and heavy duty sliding barn door track — I’m liking this a lot!  Not built the way any directions said it should be done but modified to meet the vision I had for the shop storage area.  Two, concealed … Continue reading →

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Sliding Barn Doors — My Way

Posted on January 7, 2017 by woodworksbyjohn

I say “my way” and as of now, not 100% sure they’ll turn out right but do have a good feeling about my thought process.  I’m using Stanley Hardware, heavy duty galvanized for actual doors on a barn!  Lowest cost … Continue reading →

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End of Year Goals Met

Posted on December 31, 2016 by woodworksbyjohn

This has been quite a year for the Eugster’s to say the least!  It began with Diane and I challenging ourselves and moving to Scottsdale, Arizona for our 20th. anniversary.  We’d always wondered how living in a more arts oriented … Continue reading →

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Drawer Unit Complete: No Dovetails Here

Posted on December 2, 2016 by woodworksbyjohn

I just had that “ah ha moment”.  Once I found my camera and began to use it on the tripod rather then my phone I noticed the pictures all seem to have a yellowish tinge to them.  I played around … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving — much to be Thankful for!

Posted on November 25, 2016 by woodworksbyjohn

Those of you following my blog know the work going on to get the woodshop here in our Phoenix home up and running.  So thankful we have the resources and talent to get that accomplished although my wallet is getting … Continue reading →

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Long Time Coming!

Posted on November 14, 2016 by woodworksbyjohn

Well, finally I’ve been able to do some woodwork that didn’t fall into the category of construction, drywall, paint, etc. and it feels real good!  I mentioned the difficulty of placing the machinery in the new shop which is compounded … Continue reading →

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So Much Good Stuff!

Posted on November 2, 2016 by woodworksbyjohn

I’ve been so wrapped up and concentrating the bulk of my attention to the shop transformation that I wrote about in my last blog that I totally spaced out sharing this exciting honor I recently received.   Early in October … Continue reading →

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Phoenix Shop Transformation

Posted on October 31, 2016 by woodworksbyjohn

Hallelujah;  looks like I’m just about ready to make some sawdust rather than drywall chalk dust and paint drippings!  It seems like a much longer time then what it’s been but I began the construction work on the woodshop around September … Continue reading →

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Woodshop Progress — Dilemma’s Continue

Posted on October 12, 2016 by woodworksbyjohn

I don’t know about the rest of you but I often have “me to I” talks as I work by myself!  Constantly asking: “What was he thinking as he was working on this building?”  Again, don’t get me wrong, I feel … Continue reading →

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Window Woes and other Concerns!

Posted on September 28, 2016 by woodworksbyjohn

Let me preface this blog by first saying that I am NOT really whining and complaining!  I feel so fortunate to have found a wonderful house here in Phoenix that already had an existing out building for my woodshop.  Diane … Continue reading →

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