Tag Archives: Alder

Patio Table is Done!

Posted on August 7, 2017 by woodworksbyjohn

Happy to say that the table is done and with the help of a neighbor it’s on the patio ready for the first outdoor meal!  Always rewarding to see anything you “conjured” up in your mind, then put on paper, … Continue reading →

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Patio Table: Phase 2

Posted on July 28, 2017 by woodworksbyjohn

In the last blog the table base was in progress.  Fine Woodworking had a video series by Gary Rogowski showing the way he built a trestle table which I used for inspiration.  As you’ll see, I don’t like to build … Continue reading →

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Patio Table

Posted on July 17, 2017 by woodworksbyjohn

Thankfully, there’s always another project to keep me occupied — as you know; I don’t relax well.  Our house here is Phoenix has a large, covered back patio where Diane and I find ourselves having lunch daily.  What better project … Continue reading →

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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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Thanksgiving — much to be Thankful for!

Posted on November 25, 2016 by woodworksbyjohn

Those of you following my blog know the work going on to get the woodshop here in our Phoenix home up and running.  So thankful we have the resources and talent to get that accomplished although my wallet is getting … Continue reading →

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Drawer Web Frame: My Approach for the Armoire

Posted on January 3, 2015 by woodworksbyjohn

In my latest post, the end of the year one; I was working on the mortise and tenons for the armoire.  This unit has three, main frames; the left, right, and one in the middle.  The tricky part of the … Continue reading →

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Computer Monitor Completed

Posted on August 24, 2013 by woodworksbyjohn

Here is the completed cabinet for the 31″ computer monitor I’ve been working on.  You’ve heard me refer to this project as my “head scratcher” because of the requirements my client had.  He knew it would be somewhat tricky but … Continue reading →

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Monitor Cabinet Continued

Posted on August 12, 2013 by woodworksbyjohn

This shows the progress on the case for the 31″ monitor job I accepted recently.  It’s always good to finally take the parts you’ve been working on and fit them together.  If you read the first post on this project … Continue reading →

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Head Scratcher Project

Posted on August 10, 2013 by woodworksbyjohn

Some time early in July I received an email from someone who had found my through the Custom Made website.  I’ve been part of this website which is supposed to help others on the net find you but haven’t had … Continue reading →

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