Category Archives: Types of Boxes

Silver Arm Cuff Presentation Box

Posted on November 10, 2013 by woodworksbyjohn

I’ve been very fortunate by having a fairly steady stream of custom requests from the Etsy store.  The Walnut box is almost done, just needs the finishing steps.  I have one request for a type of box that can best … Continue reading →

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Walnut Box Sliding Tray and Miscellaneous

Posted on November 8, 2013 by woodworksbyjohn

Here is the first view of the box with the Ebony lid lift in place.  There was an entire sequence of pictures taken to illustrate the process that went into not only forming this lift but also showing the progress … Continue reading →

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Assembled but Still a Ways to Go!

Posted on November 6, 2013 by woodworksbyjohn

Assembling projects is always a stressful time and I believe most woodworkers tend to agree with me about that.  Think about it; all of your work and effort up to this point can be ruined with one bad assembly error! … Continue reading →

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Walnut + Finger-Joints + Etsy = Custom Work

Posted on November 4, 2013 by woodworksbyjohn

Just as I sent the latest project off to Oregon (antique victorian bookstore bell mount)  I received notification from Etsy that there was a request for a custom item.  For those of you that may not be familiar with Etsy, … Continue reading →

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From Sketch-Up to Reality

Posted on November 1, 2013 by woodworksbyjohn

Here’s what the final project looks like before my client applies the finish to it.  It’s always a fulfilling moment when you complete your work and it actually looks like it was envisioned either in your mind, on paper, or … Continue reading →

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Victorian Bell Mount Continued

Posted on October 30, 2013 by woodworksbyjohn

Well, this project will go down as one that really had me thinking things through even more thoroughly than usual.  I tend to be very detail oriented and have been told I even pre-worry about things — guess that explains … Continue reading →

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Antique Victorian Bell Commission

Posted on October 28, 2013 by woodworksbyjohn

I love getting projects that are interesting and challenge my woodworking skills.  This is a picture of an antique, Victorian book store bell that will be going on a restored, 110 year old farmhouse in Oregon.  A man found me … Continue reading →

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Mortises Two Ways

Posted on October 22, 2013 by woodworksbyjohn

Well, I suppose this title shows you I’ve been watching too many episodes of Chopped where they prepare the mystery basket ingredients two ways!  While finishing up the last series of boxes I needed to cut mortises for the lid … Continue reading →

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Macacauba Box Complete

Posted on October 18, 2013 by woodworksbyjohn

Ever find that whenever you think you’ve completed a project you stop and say “‘except for ……..!”  That’s what just crossed my mind as I put in the title to this post.  I need to line the bottom of the … Continue reading →

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Work Continues — Planes, Raised Panels, & Routers

Posted on October 10, 2013 by woodworksbyjohn

Now, that’s what I like seeing — a pile of shavings made with a bronze smooth plane.  No dust or no noise (other than the radio) and a shimmering piece of wood!  What I’m doing here is smoothing both the … Continue reading →

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