Tag Archives: Handcut Dovetails

Juried In !!!

Posted on May 18, 2014 by woodworksbyjohn

I received an email from  the San Diego County Fair the other day telling me that the HDTV stand was accepted into the Design in Wood competition.  Wow is all I can say to that!  The Design in Wood is sponsored … Continue reading →

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Applying Felt on Box Sides — not just the Bottom!

Posted on November 21, 2013 by woodworksbyjohn

Here is the completed presentation box I was commissioned to build through my Etsy store.  The wood is Monkeypod, dimensions are approximately 3 1/2″ deep and tall by 4 1/2″ long.  The finish is multiple coats of Platinum shellac rubbed … Continue reading →

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Down to the Wire

Posted on November 19, 2013 by woodworksbyjohn

Now that the shellac is fully cured I find myself wanting to post the pictures of this box so my client can see the progress that’s been made since the last blog.  Pictures will never replace seeing the real thing … Continue reading →

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Arm Cuff Presentation Box

Posted on November 15, 2013 by woodworksbyjohn

Very happy that the glue up for the presentation box went without a hitch.  Glue ups can tend to be stressful so careful planning is a must; especially for someone like me who’s been accused of even pre-worrying!  Here is … 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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Hand Cut Dovetails & Spalted Maple

Posted on August 27, 2013 by woodworksbyjohn

If you’ve ever heard of or seen a wood that’s been “spalted” you’ll appreciate the unique beauty of it.  Here’s a photograph I attempted to crop to give you a good view of it. When wood is spalted it means … Continue reading →

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