Tag Archives: Osmo Polyx

Carved Fans: Frame for a Dancer

Posted on October 25, 2025 by woodworksbyjohn

Those of you who follow my work know that I’m often inspired to create a frame when I go into Diane’s studio and see a work in progress. Well, recently I saw a dancer that she was painting and immediately … Continue reading →

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Danish Loveseat: Part 3

Posted on June 23, 2025 by woodworksbyjohn

Backrest and Seat In my last post the parts and pieces were completed for the seat frame and the backrest. Since that time the slats were finished (Osmo 3043 using Mirlon abrasive pads). The top and bottom rails were finished … Continue reading →

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Custom Family Trophy

Posted on November 8, 2024 by woodworksbyjohn

Recently, I received a phone call from a relative of neighbors I had in the home we moved from about 8 years ago! He remembered visiting my shop then and contacted me for a project he had in mind. They … Continue reading →

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Sapele Display Unit

Posted on September 24, 2023 by woodworksbyjohn

Those of you who follow my blog know I like to start with a before and after picture to introduce the project. Usually I’ll show the full size drawings I do but this goes before that — where I get … Continue reading →

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Night Stands are Done — Final Blog

Posted on March 29, 2023 by woodworksbyjohn

This is a feature I really like in WordPress, as a middle school shop teacher I emphasized the magic of planning something in your head and drawing it on paper (drafting) and working with your hands to see that become … Continue reading →

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Covid won’t stop me!

Posted on December 17, 2022 by woodworksbyjohn

Right before Thanksgiving I tested positive for the dreaded Covid even though I’ve taken the vaccine and boosters. I suspect I picked it up in crowded Disneyland but that trip was worth it because we were with my son for … Continue reading →

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Wall Hung Cabinet Part II

Posted on July 30, 2022 by woodworksbyjohn

If you’ve seen Part I hopefully you enjoyed it so this is the follow up from that blog. I’ll start with the drawers which feature half blind dovetails and the Douglas Fir for the drawer fronts. The back and sides … Continue reading →

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Wall Hung Cabinet Part I

Posted on July 26, 2022 by woodworksbyjohn

Here is a photo of the wall hung cabinet in my entryway. If you recognize the inspiration for this piece from the work of Matt Kenney you’re right! His technique of using a painted liner in a box or cabinet … Continue reading →

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Walnut Picture Frame #201

Posted on June 27, 2020 by woodworksbyjohn

As a furniture maker for me it’s all about the wood so when I get an artist client that needs a frame and wants it made of wood in all its natural beauty I get excited!  I just completed this … Continue reading →

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Frame #185 Completed — Clavos!

Posted on January 4, 2020 by woodworksbyjohn

Here’s a picture of the completed frame I blogged about recently.  One of the things I really enjoy about WordPress is not only can is it a way to share my work but it also opens up conversation from like … Continue reading →

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