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Check off Another Home Project!

Posted on January 31, 2017 by woodworksbyjohn

In my last post my comments were geared towards why I love this woodworking stuff and even though I’d much rather be doing finer aspects like carving or hand joinery, being able to do these things is rewarding as well. … Continue reading →

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Drawer Unit Complete: No Dovetails Here

Posted on December 2, 2016 by woodworksbyjohn

I just had that “ah ha moment”.  Once I found my camera and began to use it on the tripod rather then my phone I noticed the pictures all seem to have a yellowish tinge to them.  I played around … Continue reading →

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Long Time Coming — In Phoenix Now!!

Posted on September 12, 2016 by woodworksbyjohn

There have actually been a couple of you readers of this blog out there that sent me questions about what’s going on with the move — I do appreciate that.  It was one of the most convoluted and screwed up … Continue reading →

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Due Diligence? – Not our buyers Agent!

Posted on August 14, 2016 by woodworksbyjohn

A term I’ve learned during this process of buying/selling and moving is “Due Diligence”.  That’s one my excellent real estate agent in Scottsdale; Audrey Tolley , introduced me to during this time.  Basically it means that your agent will make sure all … Continue reading →

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PackRat #1 Packed — #2 Wednesday!

Posted on August 8, 2016 by woodworksbyjohn

A lot has happened since my last blog post to share with you.  It’s not really about woodworking but it is the continuing saga of our move from Las Vegas to Phoenix.  If there’s one thing I’ve discovered is that … Continue reading →

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Time Flew — PackRat in my Future!

Posted on July 26, 2016 by woodworksbyjohn

Packrat — what the heck’s a Packrat you say; well check it out HERE.  Hard to believe that almost a month has gone by since the last post I wrote but oh boy, what a month it’s been! Diane and … Continue reading →

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You’re Invited — No RSVP required!

Posted on May 30, 2016 by woodworksbyjohn

Many of you that read my blog are aware that my wife, Diane Eugster is an artist who specializes in figurative work.  For you on the east coast I’d like to invite you to see a showing of her work … Continue reading →

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Accepted into Fine Woodworking #254

Posted on April 4, 2016 by woodworksbyjohn

Fine Woodworking Magazine —– the very mention of it among woodworkers brings recognition and I think, a certain amount of respect.  Since it’s first issue in 1975, it has been the bench mark of fine woodworking and a cut above … Continue reading →

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Faux Sgraffito

Posted on March 3, 2016 by woodworksbyjohn

Maybe I better explain this blogs title before I go to far!  Faux is probably familiar enough as a word meaning false or phony.  Here’s a link to the definition of sgraffito and it’s used in several art forms, especially painting and … Continue reading →

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Artist Model for Rose Frantzen

Posted on March 1, 2016 by woodworksbyjohn

If you’re a reader of my blog (first of all, Thanks!) you’ll know that Diane and I decided to celebrate our anniversary with a 6 month adventure rather than a cruise or trip abroad that would only last a week … Continue reading →

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