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Garage Side Door — Past Due Project

Posted on October 11, 2014 by woodworksbyjohn

One of the things that rarely need to be replaced in our homes are the doors.  Sure, you may add a more decorative door to the entry to enhance the looks of the house or French doors to make a more dramatic … Continue reading →

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Updating the Bathroom

Posted on October 8, 2014 by woodworksbyjohn

After living in our house for 18+ years we knew the bathroom would need some major work.  You know, tiles and grout are just not designed to last indefinitely and water does a lot of damage to any structure, no … Continue reading →

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Dining Chair with Seagrass

Posted on September 30, 2014 by woodworksbyjohn

Philosophical thought for the day: Without experience you don’t know the pitfalls and potential problems of a project, it’s only by trying something new that you discover them. That thought came about during my  time spent caning a seat for … Continue reading →

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Assembling the Treble Clef Box

Posted on September 9, 2014 by woodworksbyjohn

Work continues on this custom order from an Etsy customer.  In the previous post I mentioned that I’m making 5 additional boxes using the same techniques as the custom one.  Doing a series of boxes is more efficient, especially when … Continue reading →

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Selig Chairs: My Learning Adventure

Posted on August 6, 2014 by woodworksbyjohn

In my first post regarding these Danish Modern chairs made by the Selig company I gave a little bit of the company history.  This set, consisting of a recliner, chair, and ottoman were entrusted to me for refurbishing and they … Continue reading →

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Beer Boot Server/Paddle Done

Posted on August 6, 2014 by woodworksbyjohn

How about a cold one? My production run of the five serving  paddles for the beer boots is done.  Now it’s time to deliver them to my client to see where they go from here!  This type of work is … Continue reading →

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Refurbishing Danish Modern Selig Chairs + Ottoman

Posted on August 3, 2014 by woodworksbyjohn

Here is an image captured from the internet of a Selig Chair. I mentioned in a previous blog that an interior designer contacted me to see if I’d be able to make a seat insert for a chair, recliner, and … Continue reading →

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Production Mode; It’s all about the Process

Posted on August 1, 2014 by woodworksbyjohn

The work has progressed nicely on the Beer Boot servers and although my preference is building furniture, this is a good experience!  I’ve often said that the process of making anything is what’s exciting.  That planning stage where you’re working out … Continue reading →

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Two, Very Interesting Projects + Diane’s Picture Frame

Posted on July 28, 2014 by woodworksbyjohn

After the crib to desk project I wondered if I would get called to do some other interesting things — well I did!  Designing and building heirloom quality furniture is what I really enjoy doing but to be honest, anything … Continue reading →

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Crib to Desk Part II

Posted on July 4, 2014 by woodworksbyjohn

No matter how often I try to not get so intense on one project and do more than one at a time it must not be in my make-up.  I have a request for a custom box on Etsy, a … Continue reading →

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