Category Archives: YouTubeVideo

More Handwork: Dovetail Box

Posted on February 18, 2017 by woodworksbyjohn

As I mentioned in my last post, it’s been a long time since I’ve done much in the way of hand woodworking and joinery. Didn’t realize how much I’ve missed it and how relaxing it is to be in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Etsy Store, Hand Planes, Hand Tool Woodworking, Slanted Dovetail Box, Tutorial, YouTubeVideo | Tagged Brazilian Satinwood, Etsy store, handout mortise, Monkeypod Wood, mortise chisel, mortise gauge, rabbet plane, Stanley #78, YouTube Video | Leave a comment

Another First for the Phoenix Shop

Posted on January 15, 2017 by woodworksbyjohn

It’s said you can only do things once for the first time and now I can chalk off another for my woodworking here in Phoenix. The recently completed Ocean Waves frame was the first commissioned carving piece here and now … Continue reading →

Posted in Etsy custom order, Finger Joint Box, SawStop Sliding Table, YouTubeVideo | Tagged finger joint jig, Freud box cutter, Red oak, SawStop sliding table, SawStop tablesaw, YouTube Video | Leave a comment

Gilding the Final Frame

Posted on June 19, 2016 by woodworksbyjohn

Well for starters, this may not be the final frame since I have one left and a couple of weeks to go. There is one more frame with this profile that measures 11″ x 14″. As far as our move … Continue reading →

Posted in Carving, Gilding, Picture Frames, Tutorial, YouTubeVideo | Tagged air brush, carved picture frame, composition gold leaf, custom frames, custom picture frame, Dutch gold, how to lay gold leaf, LA Gold Leaf, Norton dry dust cloth, oil based size, shellac, Slow set size | 5 Comments

Picture Frame Carving Tutorial: Part 2

Posted on May 14, 2016 by woodworksbyjohn

Now that the general outline of the frame has been carved it’s time to separate and model the leaves to give some life to it. Although I drew those separating lines in my initial steps it’s better to do them … Continue reading →

Posted in Carving, Gilding, Hand Tool Woodworking, Picture Frames, Tutorial, YouTubeVideo | Tagged burnisher/sealer, Carved Picture Frames, gilding, gouges, hand carved frame, modeling, tutorial | 3 Comments

Waterleaf Molding — Gilded

Posted on February 9, 2016 by woodworksbyjohn

The question in my mind was would I be able to lay the composition gold into the carvings on this waterleaf carved frame and thankfully, the answer turned out to be yes! The previous blog about this frame had to do … Continue reading →

Posted in Gilding, Picture Frames, Scottsdale Adventure, Tutorial, YouTubeVideo | Tagged compo, composition gold leaf, gold leaf, how to lay gold leaf, oil gilding, slow set oil size, Slow set size, tutorial, YouTube Video | 2 Comments

Small Custom Picture Frames

Posted on October 25, 2015 by woodworksbyjohn

Any of you that work at some sort of art or craft know that, for the most part, it’s a labor of love rather then a viable money making endeavor. Don’t get me wrong, there are many commissions where I’ve made a … Continue reading →

Posted in Picture Frames, YouTubeVideo | Tagged 30 Paintings in 30 Days, Diane Eugster's Art, Lee Valley Cabinetmakers glue 2002, mass production, miter sled, picture frames, tablesaw miter jig | 4 Comments

Custom Pine Box Complete & Delivered

Posted on August 27, 2015 by woodworksbyjohn

I’m a bit behind because this latest Etsy order is already packed up, shipped, and delivered. Matter of fact, the client gave me a great review which is really what it’s all about. When I taught I would tell my … Continue reading →

Posted in Hand Cut Dovetails, Mitered Box, Mortise and Tenon Joint, SawStop Sliding Table, Uncategorized, YouTubeVideo | Tagged dovetailed boxes, Etsy custom box, hand cut mortise, Radiata Pine, SawStop, SawStop sliding table | Leave a comment

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

Posted on June 5, 2015 by woodworksbyjohn

Many of you probably remember the movie of the same name and as I reflected on my day that title just popped into my head — read more to find out why! The Good: Waiting for the sliding table to arrive … Continue reading →

Posted in Hand Planes, Hand Tool Woodworking, Johns Armoire, Uncategorized, YouTubeVideo | Tagged Chris Schwarz, Derek Cohen, Veritas MkII, Veritas small plow plane | 6 Comments

New SawStop — Now what do you do?

Posted on May 21, 2015 by woodworksbyjohn

Why hand work of course! The armoire project is just waiting to get out of the bathtub and back under construction. You may recall the post where I assembled the front and rear frames. Now that the excitement and set up … Continue reading →

Posted in Hand Planes, Hand Tool Woodworking, Johns Armoire, Tutorial, Uncategorized, YouTubeVideo | Tagged Black Diamond Revolt headlamp, hand cut mortise, hand cut tenon, rabbet, SawStop, Stanley #78 | 2 Comments

Tablesaw Conundrum

Posted on May 16, 2015 by woodworksbyjohn

Not a good time for a quiz but my shop certainly looks a bit different now — seems much larger without my Jet cabinet saw with the 52″ out feed table! This is the first time I’ve been without a tablesaw … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized, YouTubeVideo | Tagged Craftsman, Jet, Powermatic, SawStop, Sliding table, sliding tablesaw table, tablesaw, Woodworkers Emporium | 4 Comments

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