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September Wrap Up & New Kumiko Box

Posted on September 25, 2018 by woodworksbyjohn

This has been a productive month beginning with commissions for several frames and ending up starting another Kumiko box and a glimmer of hope to get them in a local art gallery. More on that when it happens, don’t want … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged biscuited miters, Christine Vallieres artist, custom frames, custom woodwork, Design Process, Kumiko, kumiko box, Sapele, Veritas small plow plane, woodshop layout, Woodworkers Source | Leave a comment

Kumiko or “down the rabbit hole!”

Posted on May 28, 2018 by woodworksbyjohn

The expression of “down the rabbit hole” came from Greg Merritt who writes a blog called HillBilly Daiku. He’s been doing some Kumiko woodworking and got me intrigued, I laid some of the blame on him and his response was … Continue reading →

Posted in Kumiko, Uncategorized | Tagged bandsaw, Basswood, hand tool woodwork, HillBilly Daiku, jigs, Kumiko, resawn, smooth plane, thickness jig | 4 Comments

Gilded Floater Frame in Progress

Posted on March 21, 2018 by woodworksbyjohn

I’m just getting started on a frame for a new client who was referred to me by a previous client of mine. How’s that saying go: “referrals are your best form of advertising?” That’s certainly true and I always appreciate … Continue reading →

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Mid-Century Modern Dresser to Double Vanity

Posted on December 1, 2017 by woodworksbyjohn

This project is finally complete and I’ve mentioned it a few times in previous blogs. The same client I recently made the 15 picture frames for was also in the process of buying and remodeling a new home fairly close … Continue reading →

Posted in Artist, Uncategorized | Tagged center guided drawers, mid-century modern, plumbing access, reesatelier, repurposed furniture | Leave a comment

Creating Custom Profile Picture Frame Moldings

Posted on November 10, 2017 by woodworksbyjohn

Remember I once referred to myself as wanting to be known as a “boutique framer”? Maybe a bit overly ambitious but it’s something that has evolved as much out of necessity and as a challenge to see what I can … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Basswood, block plane, custom picture frame, custom profile moulding, Japan Black, Red burnisher sealer, router table, tadpole sanders, Timber Woodworking | Leave a comment

Utilitarian Project: Miter Saw Stand

Posted on October 26, 2017 by woodworksbyjohn

This was one of those projects I’d been meaning to get around to for quite some time but it seems something more interesting always came up! I don’t use a “chop saw” too often in my work so maybe … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Etsy, General finishes EnduroVar, Harbor, Harbor Freight, Home Depot, Mikita 7 1/2", miter saw stand, shop storage | Leave a comment

More Frames — seems to be a theme here!

Posted on April 24, 2017 by woodworksbyjohn

I’ve been spending quite a bit of time creating frames for Diane’s work lately. First off, there is an upcoming show that she has two pieces accepted. That show is put on by the Portrait Artists of Arizona of which she is … Continue reading →

Posted in Carving, Gilding, Picture Frames, Uncategorized | Tagged frame selection, hand carved, Instagram, Meyer Vogl Gallery, oil gilding, picture frame | 4 Comments