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Dovetails in Sapele — Tough, Fibrous Wood For Sure!

Posted on February 27, 2014 by woodworksbyjohn

I’ve been working and experimenting with the cutting of dovetails in this Sapele that I’m using for the HDTV stand.  Although I’ve cut a fair share of dovetails, this material is proving to be a tough one to work.  Refer … Continue reading →

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Monkeypod Wood + Dovetails = Challenge

Posted on November 13, 2013 by woodworksbyjohn

The thing I’ve always enjoyed about my career choices, whether it was teaching or woodworking, is that there is always a challenge.  I may have taught the same subject hundreds of times but because there was a different student the … Continue reading →

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