Category Archives: Slanted Dovetail Box

More Handwork: Dovetail Box

Posted on February 18, 2017 by woodworksbyjohn

As I mentioned in my last post, it’s been a long time since I’ve done much in the way of hand woodworking and joinery.  Didn’t realize how much I’ve missed it and how relaxing it is to be in the … Continue reading →

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Wenge + Spalted Maple = Dovetails and Pegs?

Posted on October 1, 2015 by woodworksbyjohn

I like the direction this box series has taken so I’ll share this photo first and then explain the “back story”.  On our recent visit to Spokane, my daughter wanted us to see a local lumberyard that had quite a selection … Continue reading →

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Since the Wood in Design Show

Posted on June 17, 2014 by woodworksbyjohn

I’ve talked about being awarded an Honorable Mention for the Sapele and Big Leaf Maple media center at this years Design in Wood show.  Thought I’d share a photo of me getting that award.  Not to be boastful but it’s an awesome … Continue reading →

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Miscellaneous Postpartum Blog?

Posted on June 5, 2014 by woodworksbyjohn

I may end up getting philosophical on you with this blog as the title suggests!  Having just completed the HDTV stand and getting it juried into the Design in Wood competition it’s like a big relief.  After spending some 100 … Continue reading →

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Two Fingered Typist Blog!

Posted on May 4, 2014 by woodworksbyjohn

Well, I suppose I should explain that strange sounding title to you.  Now that the HDTV cabinet is complete I decided it was time to delve into some less intense work. I don’t know about the rest of you but when … Continue reading →

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First Peek, but not like at the Movies

Posted on July 12, 2013 by woodworksbyjohn

One of the marketing things I’ve learned about is to show what you’re marketing with an intended use.  Perhaps this will expose a potential client to something they didn’t even know they needed!  For the most part I’ve been letting … Continue reading →

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Will Miss this Box!

Posted on July 10, 2013 by woodworksbyjohn

  This was one of my favorite boxes out of the Slanted Dovetail series.  It’s about 6 1/2″ tall by 6″ wide and is close to 11″ in length.  Why this box was special is the stunning grain pattern of … Continue reading →

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Ah, but it’s a dry heat!

Posted on July 1, 2013 by woodworksbyjohn

This is one of the boxes currently being built.  It’s made in my signature style I refer to as Slanted Dovetails.  The materials on this one are quarter sawn White Oak and Black Walnut.  Tried a  different technique for the … Continue reading →

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Slanted Dovetail Box Series

Posted on June 25, 2013 by woodworksbyjohn

Glad to be back working on the finer aspects of woodworking as compared to making the craft show display shelves.  Yes, lots of tablesaw work, glue-ups, nail guns, electric sanders, and paint sprayers have their place but nothing compares to … Continue reading →

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