Category Archives: Hand Cut Dovetails

Hand Tool Class Session #3

Posted on January 31, 2015 by woodworksbyjohn

This week marks the half way point in the class I’m teaching at WoodItIs here in Las Vegas.  WoodItIs is a wonderful school located in North Las Vegas and founded by Jamie Yocono.  She has expanded the physical size of … Continue reading →

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Things I’ve Read Now Put to the Test

Posted on January 16, 2015 by woodworksbyjohn

I doubt that I’m the only woodworker out there that subscribes to a number of woodworking sites that send out information and, of course; lots of invitations to either buy or subscribe to something.  Even though the commercial part of … Continue reading →

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Difference between a good woodworker and one not so good!

Posted on January 6, 2015 by woodworksbyjohn

That may strike you as a strange blog title but many times during my teaching career a student would ask me: “what’s the difference between a good woodworker and one that’s not so good?”  Keep in mind, these were sixth … Continue reading →

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Measuring, Marking, & Keeping Organized

Posted on December 13, 2014 by woodworksbyjohn

As I’m looking at the plans and pieces of material that will go into the making of my Armoire, I realize that this is a big undertaking!  This is on the scale of building my own house which, although I’ve … Continue reading →

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Armoire Work Begins — Outer Legs

Posted on December 9, 2014 by woodworksbyjohn

The Armoire project is quite challenging so I’m being very careful as the work progresses.  There are so many parts and pieces to the casework that labeling them properly is very important.  Starting with the legs shown here, a customary way … Continue reading →

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Etsy Custom Order — Two Boxes Continued

Posted on November 7, 2014 by woodworksbyjohn

Work is progressing well on this project and it’s given me an excellent way to “hone” my dovetails.  Any time you read about certain skills the phrase muscle memory seems to come up.  I know during the many years I spent … Continue reading →

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Fitting Drawers and Such

Posted on April 6, 2014 by woodworksbyjohn

In my last post you noticed I took a break from the cabinet and played around with carving an egg!  That was a fun break but I knew the drawers weren’t going to assemble and install themselves so that is … Continue reading →

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Dovetails in Sapele — Tough, Fibrous Wood For Sure!

Posted on February 27, 2014 by woodworksbyjohn

I’ve been working and experimenting with the cutting of dovetails in this Sapele that I’m using for the HDTV stand.  Although I’ve cut a fair share of dovetails, this material is proving to be a tough one to work.  Refer … Continue reading →

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First of the Year, First Glue Up!

Posted on January 1, 2014 by woodworksbyjohn

Welcome to the New Year, 2014.  Although I’m not one to make resolutions (too easy to break) I do have a couple of major projects I’d like to complete this year.  If I share them that will make me accountable … Continue reading →

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Applying Felt on Box Sides — not just the Bottom!

Posted on November 21, 2013 by woodworksbyjohn

Here is the completed presentation box I was commissioned to build through my Etsy store.  The wood is Monkeypod, dimensions are approximately 3 1/2″ deep and tall by 4 1/2″ long.  The finish is multiple coats of Platinum shellac rubbed … Continue reading →

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