Tag Archives: mortise and tenon

Beginnings: My take on the Classic Z-Chair

Posted on October 14, 2023 by woodworksbyjohn

Many of my projects have begun with a simple conversation; “I think we need to replace this chair, it’s looking worn and faded” — of course my response was “ok, I’ll make one” and so it began! My wife and … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged angled tenons, chair construction, custom furniture, European steamed Beech, handtool woodworker, Jensen Z-chair, mortise and tenon, seat webbing, stanley 71 | 1 Comment

Frame #168: Tabernacle Style

Posted on August 10, 2019 by woodworksbyjohn

This will be the third Tabernacle style frame I’ve been commissioned to make and I truly love the challenge of them. I know there’s a lot of historical background for this style but at this point, I’m making them based … Continue reading →

Posted in Design Process, Hand Tool Woodworking, Hybrid Woodworking, Mortise and Tenon Joint, Picture Frames, plunge router, Tabernacle | Tagged Barger Moulding, Beading cutter, custom woodweork, haunched tenon, Lee Valley Small Plow Plane, Lowes, mortise and tenon, tabernacle frame, tabernacle picture frame | 4 Comments

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

Sliding Door: Joinery

Posted on August 21, 2017 by woodworksbyjohn

The last blog was all about preparing the stock for this sliding door which is followed by the joinery. All joints are mortise and tenon and vary from 2″ to 1 1/2″ in length. Following the 1/3 customary rule they … Continue reading →

Posted in Mortise and Tenon Joint | Tagged Black & Decker Benchmate, Cherry, clamping, haunched tenon, mortise and tenon, Sliding Door | Leave a comment

Patio Table

Posted on July 17, 2017 by woodworksbyjohn

Thankfully, there’s always another project to keep me occupied — as you know; I don’t relax well. Our house here is Phoenix has a large, covered back patio where Diane and I find ourselves having lunch daily. What better project … Continue reading →

Posted in Hand Tool Woodworking, Mortise and Tenon Joint, Patio Table | Tagged Alder, mortise and tenon, paring chisel, spokeshave, Woodworkers Source | 3 Comments

Sliding Barn Doors — My Way

Posted on January 7, 2017 by woodworksbyjohn

I say “my way” and as of now, not 100% sure they’ll turn out right but do have a good feeling about my thought process. I’m using Stanley Hardware, heavy duty galvanized for actual doors on a barn! Lowest cost … Continue reading →

Posted in Phoenix Woodshop, Tutorial | Tagged caliper, haunched tenon, hollow chisel mortiser, marking gauge, mortise and tenon, Sliding barn doors, Stanley Barn Door Hardware, tenon jig, Tutorial mortise and tenon | 7 Comments

Long Time Coming!

Posted on November 14, 2016 by woodworksbyjohn

Well, finally I’ve been able to do some woodwork that didn’t fall into the category of construction, drywall, paint, etc. and it feels real good! I mentioned the difficulty of placing the machinery in the new shop which is compounded … Continue reading →

Posted in Phoenix Woodshop | Tagged 8/4 Pine, assembly table, Baltic Birch plywood, chest stand, clearkote birch plywood, mortise and tenon, out feed table | 1 Comment

Bench for Carving & Gilding

Posted on November 6, 2015 by woodworksbyjohn

When you’re a woodworker there are times you build a project just because you can! That’s the case with this one, a semi-portable bench that I can put in the house whose main purpose is providing a base for carving … Continue reading →

Posted in Artist Furniture, Mortise and Tenon Joint, SawStop Sliding Table | Tagged Baltic Birch plywood, Freud Box Joint Cutter, lap joint, machinists letter stamps, mortise and tenon, SawStop sliding table | 1 Comment

Finally, Glue Up of Bubinga Frame and Panel

Posted on March 3, 2015 by woodworksbyjohn

It always seems to take a long time between the start of a project to the assembly of some of its pieces. The first goal, after milling the lumber to approximate dimensions, was to assemble the top. The rest of … Continue reading →

Posted in Mechanical Cellarette | Tagged Bubinga, card scraper, denatured alcohol, frame and panel, head lamp, Japanese razor saw, mortise and tenon, Tried and True Danish oil | Leave a comment

Cutting Tenons & End of Year Thoughts

Posted on December 31, 2014 by woodworksbyjohn

First off, we’re experiencing a cold spell here for the end of 2014 and earlier had predictions of up to 3″ of snow on the Las Vegas strip! Snow isn’t completely unheard of here in the desert but is somewhat … Continue reading →

Posted in Hand Tool Woodworking, Johns Armoire, Mortise and Tenon Joint | Tagged beeswax, cold temperature, dado set for tenons, mortise and tenon, mortise and tenon joinery, tablesaw tenon, tenon methods, tenons | 2 Comments

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