Category Archives: Types of Boxes

Forgot about the Complexity!

Posted on October 8, 2013 by woodworksbyjohn

Here’s where I am on the current series of boxes.  The custom order one is the reddish colored Macacauba with the clamp on it.  Next to it is a speculation project that is made of Birdseye Maple.  In the background … Continue reading →

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Latest Custom Order from Etsy

Posted on October 4, 2013 by woodworksbyjohn

Just as I thought I was getting a break and could concentrate on the upcoming Summerlin Art Festival  I had a request from the Etsy store for a custom box.  Really, this isn’t a complaint — I love getting those special … Continue reading →

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Hand Cut Dovetails — Part 2

Posted on September 7, 2013 by woodworksbyjohn

In my last blog I was working on the sliding lid boxes which are almost completed.  All that remains is the shellac finish, lining the bottoms, and adding dividers for some that will be marketed as remote control storage boxes. … Continue reading →

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Hand Cut Dovetails — Mass Produced?

Posted on September 3, 2013 by woodworksbyjohn

One down and seven corners to go for this first run of these dovetailed, sliding lid boxes.  The Lore of the Dovetail is one that has always interested me.  Obviously I’m not alone in that since I’ve had numerous students … Continue reading →

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Dovetailed Boxes with Spalted Maple Lid

Posted on August 31, 2013 by woodworksbyjohn

Work is progressing nicely on the sliding lid, dovetailed boxes using the pieces of Spalted Maple I received as a gift.  If you recall my last post I referred to this wood as being “punky” — wonder what that means? … Continue reading →

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Hand Cut Dovetails & Spalted Maple

Posted on August 27, 2013 by woodworksbyjohn

If you’ve ever heard of or seen a wood that’s been “spalted” you’ll appreciate the unique beauty of it.  Here’s a photograph I attempted to crop to give you a good view of it. When wood is spalted it means … Continue reading →

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