Tag Archives: Peterman Lumber

Utilitarian Project — Kitchen Improvement

Posted on August 13, 2020 by woodworksbyjohn

One of the many benefits of being able to do woodwork is that there is virtually no limit as to what you can do.  From rough concrete forms, to house framing, cabinetry, carving, fine furniture, etc. there’s an unlimited spectrum … Continue reading →

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Mitered Birch Mantle — aka Packing Tape Assembly!

Posted on June 5, 2020 by woodworksbyjohn

As any home owner knows, there’s always an improvement or remodel that can be done to enhance your home and customize it to your sense of style.  That was the case with our home here in Phoenix.  Diane has such … Continue reading →

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The Color of Asphalt – Frame #197

Posted on May 5, 2020 by woodworksbyjohn

An advantage I have when it comes to doing frames for my wife, Diane Eugster is that I get a sneak preview of her work when I go into her studio.  Many times what I see inspires a frame design … Continue reading →

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Making Custom Frames Summarized

Posted on July 25, 2019 by woodworksbyjohn

It’s always an honor to know that there are quite a number of you that follow my blog, that makes me feel good about what I’m doing.  I enjoy sharing what I do and learn — suppose that’s a carry … Continue reading →

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Beaded Frame & Water Gilding Experiments

Posted on June 7, 2019 by woodworksbyjohn

Definitely keeping busy, how in the world did I ever find time to work a “regular” job?  Our house has a bigger yard which requires more maintenance than we’d planned on but having a separate studio for Diane and a … Continue reading →

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What happened to March?

Posted on April 5, 2019 by woodworksbyjohn

Wow, just turned the calendar to April and wondering what happened to March?  My wife really dislikes the expression “f *#*t in a whirlwind” but that’s how I feel the month went!  Many things going on between the house, woodwork, … Continue reading →

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2019 + Cowgirl Up Show = 3 Frames!

Posted on January 12, 2019 by woodworksbyjohn

If starting the new year with Charles Douglas’s gilding workshop in Seattle wasn’t wonderful enough, I was also  commissioned by Sheri Farabaugh  to make three frames for her.  She’s an artist that I made a frame for last year.  Three … Continue reading →

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Christine Profile Picture Frames Take Two!

Posted on April 19, 2018 by woodworksbyjohn

Those of you that follow me may recall that back in October I had an order for 15 frames from a local artist.  These were 4″ x 6″, finished with black and about 4″ wide.  She contacted me recently and … Continue reading →

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