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Tag Archives: Monkeypod Wood
More Handwork: Dovetail Box
As I mentioned in my last post, it’s been a long time since I’ve done much in the way of hand woodworking and joinery. Didn’t realize how much I’ve missed it and how relaxing it is to be in the … Continue reading
Why I Love Working Wood!
You can do the math but my earliest recollections of working with wood go all the way back to elementary school in the 50’s when I made a tug boat out of a piece of balsa wood. Also remember my … Continue reading
Miscellaneous Postpartum Blog?
I may end up getting philosophical on you with this blog as the title suggests! Having just completed the HDTV stand and getting it juried into the Design in Wood competition it’s like a big relief. After spending some 100 … Continue reading
Applying Felt on Box Sides — not just the Bottom!
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
Down to the Wire
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
Walnut & Monkeypod Finger-jointed boxes Done
After working on this series of boxes they were completed this morning. The Walnut one with the sliding tray is a custom order and what will make this a different experience from the usual Etsy sale is that this will … Continue reading
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Tagged finger jointed box, Finger joits, Liberon Wax, Monkeypod Wood, Walnut
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Monkeypod Wood + Dovetails = Challenge
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
Silver Arm Cuff Presentation Box
I’ve been very fortunate by having a fairly steady stream of custom requests from the Etsy store. The Walnut box is almost done, just needs the finishing steps. I have one request for a type of box that can best … Continue reading
Woodworks by John 