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OSMO Polyx Oil: Is this my new go-to finish?

Posted on February 1, 2018 by woodworksbyjohn

Since the mid 1960’s I’ve been using Watco Danish Oil for finishing almost everything.  I built a house in 1980 and all of the cabinetry was finished with that, followed by a 3 part mixture of boiled linseed oil, polyurethane, … Continue reading →

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Building a Bookcase; My Approach

Posted on January 24, 2018 by woodworksbyjohn

My current furniture project is a small bookcase made of Walnut.  I talked about my design approach and the requirements for it in my last blog.  While working away in the solitude of the shop I started thinking about why … Continue reading →

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Walnut Bookcase

Posted on January 18, 2018 by woodworksbyjohn

I’ve recently begun work on a solid Walnut bookcase for a client.  It will be located at the top of the stairs in their home and needs to be sturdy enough to hold various large and heavy books they own. … Continue reading →

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