Category Archives: Finger Joint

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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Hand-cut Finger Joints & Reclaimed Wood

Posted on April 29, 2018 by woodworksbyjohn

A recent remodeling job we did here left me with a few pieces of genuine, white-washed, Kentucky horse ranch fence boards!  There’s a lumber recycler here in Phoenix, Porter Barn Wood  that has an amazing collection of reclaimed wood that is … Continue reading →

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SawStop SlidingTable Finger Joint Jig

Posted on August 28, 2015 by woodworksbyjohn

This will be a very brief post to show how I modified the finger joint jig that I used on the Jet cabinet saw to now work on the SawStop equipped with the Sliding Table.  It took a number of … Continue reading →

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Off the Fence — Details, Details, Details !!

Posted on April 29, 2015 by woodworksbyjohn

At the risk of sounding like a whiner I’d like to get this on the page.  It seems to be a natural instinct for people to think that a small size project is much easier and quicker to make than … 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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