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Tabernacle Frame #291

Posted on September 14, 2026 by woodworksbyjohn

I always enjoy it when I’m commissioned to make a Tabernacle frame, it’s a different twist on frame making and allows a lot of creativity. To really get a sense of how the piece will turn out I like making … Continue reading →

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Carving the Frame #290

Posted on August 25, 2026 by woodworksbyjohn

This is the design that I will be talking about and sharing my technique with you. As with the majority of my work the frame is for a painting by my wife, Diane Eugster. I like to take inspiration from … Continue reading →

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Furniture Maker Floater Frames Revisited

Posted on June 2, 2026 by woodworksbyjohn

Quite a few years ago I began making floater style frames for my wife’s work and wrote this blog post. Since then, I’ve made a number of them and my methods are different from most of the commercial floater frames … Continue reading →

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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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