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Imitation is the Sincerest Form of Flattery

Posted on March 18, 2026 by woodworksbyjohn

I’m betting that many of you have heard the phrase so that’s why I’m using it for this blog. It’s a phrase that has been attributed to many different people. This frame showed up on my Pinterest one day and … Continue reading →

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A bit of Whimsy and Milk Paint: Frame #280

Posted on February 14, 2026 by woodworksbyjohn

Here’s the most recent frame from my shop and it was fun to create so thought I’d share the story! It’s oil on canvas measuring 12″x16″ and by my wife, Diane Eugster. When I first saw it in her studio … Continue reading →

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Carved Fans: Frame for a Dancer

Posted on October 25, 2025 by woodworksbyjohn

Those of you who follow my work know that I’m often inspired to create a frame when I go into Diane’s studio and see a work in progress. Well, recently I saw a dancer that she was painting and immediately … Continue reading →

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Cutting Coves on Table Saw

Posted on October 10, 2025 by woodworksbyjohn

Cutting coves seems like a job more suited to a shaper or perhaps a very large router. However; did you know your table saw is a great tool for this purpose? When building a piece of furniture you won’t find … Continue reading →

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Wood or Plastic: What’s your Choice?

Posted on September 27, 2025 by woodworksbyjohn

I’m sure I’m not the only woodworker who enjoys creating something that’s relatively simple and challenging that will serve a purpose. I love the challenge of making furniture and picture frames but this had some techniques not usually used and … Continue reading →

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Two Frames: #270 & #271

Posted on September 3, 2025 by woodworksbyjohn

Things have been somewhat disorganized in the shop lately! I needed to replicate a previous frame (#256) to send to Diane’s gallery in Carmel to replace a painting sold there, somewhat confusing but it involved a commission Diane received through … Continue reading →

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Have you missed me? I’m Back!

Posted on August 16, 2025 by woodworksbyjohn

Due to some technological mishaps my blog has been “incognito” for the last 3-4 weeks! I didn’t realize it until a couple of my followers told me about it. The problem was with my domain registry but happy to say … Continue reading →

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Danish Loveseat Finished

Posted on June 28, 2025 by woodworksbyjohn

Here we have the results of my latest challenge; the loveseat is in the room! It’s been over a month of work to meet this challenge but well worth it. The entrance to this room is such that it wasn’t … Continue reading →

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Danish Loveseat: Part 3

Posted on June 23, 2025 by woodworksbyjohn

Backrest and Seat In my last post the parts and pieces were completed for the seat frame and the backrest. Since that time the slats were finished (Osmo 3043 using Mirlon abrasive pads). The top and bottom rails were finished … Continue reading →

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Danish Loveseat: Part 2

Posted on June 9, 2025 by woodworksbyjohn

Now that the knockdown fittings are in place I’ll turn my attention to the seat and back assemblies. The seat assembly is made of 1″ x 2 5/8″ pieces of Birch and joined with mortise and tenons. The seat is … Continue reading →

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