Tag Archives: hybrid woodwork

Sofa Table with Kumiko : Starting Point

Posted on August 21, 2018 by woodworksbyjohn

Lately I’ve been intrigued with the Japanese form of woodworking called Kumiko, you’ve probably seen the two boxes I recently completed using that technique as an accent. I’ve seen a few images of the Kumiko being used in furniture as … Continue reading →

Posted in custom furniture, Hand Planes, Hand Tool Woodworking, Hybrid Woodworking, Kumiko, Mortise and Tenon Joint, YouTubeVideo | Tagged Cherry, curved tapered legs, fair curve, handtool woodwork, hybrid woodwork, Kumiko, low angle block plane, mortise and tenon, sofa table, tapered legs | Leave a comment

Project that’s Getting Away From Me!

Posted on May 13, 2017 by woodworksbyjohn

Okay, I’ll admit I tend to be pretty obsessive (my principal said “anal”) but I tell myself if it doesn’t kill me in the end I’ll be stronger. I suppose that helps explain my running history that saw lots of 50 … Continue reading →

Posted in Hand Planes, Hand Tool Woodworking, Sliding Lid Box | Tagged fire oak, flame oak, hybrid woodwork, Northwestwoodworks AZ, Stanley #78, Stanley 140 trick, Veritas skewed rabbet plane, Veritas small plow plane, Veritas vs. Lie-Nielsen | 1 Comment

Frame #104 Faux Sgraffitto

Posted on April 26, 2017 by woodworksbyjohn

According to the Merriam Webster dictionary Sgraffito is a form of decoration where the surface is scratched away to reveal another color below it. Its origin is Italian and it’s used extensively on frames. This is the second time I’ve … Continue reading →

Posted in Carving, Hand Planes, Hand Tool Woodworking, Picture Frames | Tagged Basswood, Beading cutter, custom frame molding, faux sgraffito, hybrid woodwork, Lee Valley Small Plow Plane, picture frame | 6 Comments

Utility Sink Progress

Posted on March 4, 2017 by woodworksbyjohn

The Utility Sink project is one that really keeps with my “hybrid woodworking” philosophy. In this project there are 8 sets of mortise and tenon joints, probably one of the most used joints in woodworking until pocket hole joinery, biscuits, … Continue reading →

Posted in Hand Planes, Hand Tool Woodworking, Utility Sink, YouTubeVideo | Tagged bandsaw work, block plane, Bowsaw, CME Woodworks, hand beader, hand cut chamfer, hand plane, hybrid woodwork, Lee Valley gauge blocks, leg taper, Lie-Nielsen #66, Marc Spagnuolo, rabbet block plane | 2 Comments

Love Hand Planes

Posted on December 26, 2013 by woodworksbyjohn

One of the processes of wood working I really like is the art of taking a plane and using it to create a smooth and square surface. There’s something very satisfying to watching that shaving of wood exit the planes … Continue reading →

Posted in Hand Planes, Tutorial, Wine Presentation Box | Tagged hybrid woodwork, Lie-Nielsen Smooth Planne, Marc Spagnuolo, Stanley #7, Stanley Jack Plane, Wood Whisperer | 1 Comment

Slanted Dovetail Box Series

Posted on June 25, 2013 by woodworksbyjohn

Glad to be back working on the finer aspects of woodworking as compared to making the craft show display shelves. Yes, lots of tablesaw work, glue-ups, nail guns, electric sanders, and paint sprayers have their place but nothing compares to … Continue reading →

Posted in Slanted Dovetail Box, Tutorial | Tagged craftsmanship, custom box, dovetail, hand joints, hybrid woodwork | Leave a comment