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Repair Job on a Custom Stool

Posted on February 9, 2014 by woodworksbyjohn

In my last blog I mentioned that a previous client of mine called me with the news that one of the stools I made for him had an accident.  He told me the stool has survived many parties and grandkids … Continue reading →

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From the Bar to the Desk!

Posted on February 7, 2014 by woodworksbyjohn

No, that’s not what I did last night — I work with a local interior designer from time to time.  She owns and operates Urban Ranch General Store here in Las Vegas.  Durette has hosted my work in one of her featured … Continue reading →

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Custom Baseboard — No Problem!

Posted on January 27, 2014 by woodworksbyjohn

Since the location of the television is changed from the west wall to the north wall it also meant relocating the cable.  I mentioned that we’ll use an antenna which, combined with Roku satisfies our viewing needs.  It would have … Continue reading →

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2 x 4 x 8′ Challenge; December 2013 Sin City Woodworkers

Posted on December 19, 2013 by woodworksbyjohn

I’ve been wanting to blog about this project since starting it several months ago but since the challenge was judged by the members of the Sin City Woodworkers group anonymously had to hold back on that.  We had our annual … Continue reading →

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Applying Felt on Box Sides — not just the Bottom!

Posted on November 30, 2013 by woodworksbyjohn

Applying Felt on Box Sides — not just the Bottom!.

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Always Something to Learn!

Posted on November 30, 2013 by woodworksbyjohn

One of the greatest things about working with your hands is that you can always find some new techniques to increase your skill set.  In the annual issue of Fine Woodworking’s Tools and Shops (the one that published my scrub … Continue reading →

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Walnut + Finger-Joints + Etsy = Custom Work

Posted on November 4, 2013 by woodworksbyjohn

Just as I sent the latest project off to Oregon (antique victorian bookstore bell mount)  I received notification from Etsy that there was a request for a custom item.  For those of you that may not be familiar with Etsy, … Continue reading →

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Scrub Plane in Fine Woodworking Magazine

Posted on October 27, 2013 by woodworksbyjohn

Recently I was honored to have the scrub plane you see in this picture accepted into the Reader’s Gallery section of Fine Woodworking.  The issue is their annual Tools & Shop edition and it should be on the newsstand by … Continue reading →

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Macacauba Box Complete

Posted on October 18, 2013 by woodworksbyjohn

Ever find that whenever you think you’ve completed a project you stop and say “‘except for ……..!”  That’s what just crossed my mind as I put in the title to this post.  I need to line the bottom of the … Continue reading →

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Kaizen Foam

Posted on October 17, 2013 by woodworksbyjohn

Have you ever wanted to fit something securely into a box or drawer but didn’t have the time, skill, or inclination to go the traditional French Fit style?  Well then, you need to know about Kaizen Foam.  Before I switched … Continue reading →

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