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VG Douglas Fir Night Stands Part I

Posted on February 23, 2023 by woodworksbyjohn

After having our nightstands for quite some time and then seeing how the cabinet turned out for our guest room we decided that we too could use some new night stands! Previously I did a project using vertical grain Douglas … Continue reading →

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I Love the Challenge!

Posted on April 9, 2019 by woodworksbyjohn

In almost every aspect of my life, it’s all about the challenge and figuring out how to overcome it.  Makes no difference, it can be  a woodworking project, ultra-marathon  mountain race, personal goal or whatever — rising to the challenge … Continue reading →

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Keepsake Box: Wenge & Spalted Maple

Posted on July 12, 2017 by woodworksbyjohn

It’s been over a month since my latest blog and that’s partially due to our summer schedule but also my latest Etsy commission is one that my client didn’t want to see until it was complete.  Here’s a picture of … Continue reading →

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Wenge + Spalted Maple = Dovetails and Pegs?

Posted on October 1, 2015 by woodworksbyjohn

I like the direction this box series has taken so I’ll share this photo first and then explain the “back story”.  On our recent visit to Spokane, my daughter wanted us to see a local lumberyard that had quite a selection … Continue reading →

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Drawers Continued — Bottoms and Sliding Dovetails

Posted on July 23, 2015 by woodworksbyjohn

The previous posts on the drawer construction included the word sensible, notice it’s left it out this time?  I still think the approach is sensible but some may question that because of the way I’m going about making the bottoms. … Continue reading →

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Shop Happenings

Posted on May 9, 2015 by woodworksbyjohn

Seems as if it’s been a while since I blogged and watching my wife, Diane being so consistent in her blogging makes me feel like a slacker so let me share what’s been going on with the woodworking side of … Continue reading →

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TGIF: Assembled — Can’t Wait until Tomorrow!

Posted on March 6, 2015 by woodworksbyjohn

  I’ve mentioned the stress of glue ups and this one was no exception.  Before I get into that though I’d like to share this picture showing the first coat of the Tried & True, Danish oil on the top. … Continue reading →

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Inlaying Marble in a Bubinga Top

Posted on February 20, 2015 by woodworksbyjohn

It has been an involved process getting to this point but here’s the first look at the Italian Marble placed into the top: The over-all measurement of the top is 20″ wide by 44″ long.  The piece of marble is … Continue reading →

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An Unorthodox Way to Hang a Door!

Posted on October 13, 2014 by woodworksbyjohn

This is a strange picture to say the least so I’ll try to explain what you’re seeing.  The lighting and then white against white makes it a bit hard to distinguish — actually it’s a really crappy picture but I … Continue reading →

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Crib to Desk Part II

Posted on July 4, 2014 by woodworksbyjohn

No matter how often I try to not get so intense on one project and do more than one at a time it must not be in my make-up.  I have a request for a custom box on Etsy, a … Continue reading →

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