Tag Archives: Lie-Nielsen Dowel Plate

Ebony Dowels & Sharpening Concerns

Posted on May 5, 2019 by woodworksbyjohn

Like all of us that work with wood and hand tools, maintaining a sharp edge on our tools is critical.  Through the years I’ve gone from oil stones and no jigs to water stones plus using jigs, and now diamond … 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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Dowel Making Video: My First Hi-Tech Attempt

Posted on January 8, 2015 by woodworksbyjohn

Never stop learning, experimenting, and pushing yourself that’s my mantra!  Probably what lead me from running 10K’s, to marathons, and then trail ultras of 50-100 miles but isn’t that what life is for?  The next step on the Armoire will … Continue reading →

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Etsy Custom Order — Two Boxes

Posted on November 4, 2014 by woodworksbyjohn

Last week I began a series of conversations with a potential client from my Etsy store.  They asked about making two boxes to hold pieces for a Chinese Checkers game set that is destined to become a Christmas present.  Included … Continue reading →

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