Tag Archives: Radiata Pine

Finger Jointed Box Series

Posted on August 31, 2015 by woodworksbyjohn

Now that I have the finger joint jig dialed in for the SawStop and the sliding table it’s time to make a series of boxes. The only craft fair I’ve ever done was the Summerlin Craft Fair two years ago when … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged box joints, distressed finish, finger joint jig, finger joints, Lee Valley box slot bit, Radiata Pine, Raised panel jig for tablesaw, SawStop, Sliding table | 2 Comments

Custom Pine Box Complete & Delivered

Posted on August 27, 2015 by woodworksbyjohn

I’m a bit behind because this latest Etsy order is already packed up, shipped, and delivered. Matter of fact, the client gave me a great review which is really what it’s all about. When I taught I would tell my … Continue reading →

Posted in Hand Cut Dovetails, Mitered Box, Mortise and Tenon Joint, SawStop Sliding Table, Uncategorized, YouTubeVideo | Tagged dovetailed boxes, Etsy custom box, hand cut mortise, Radiata Pine, SawStop, SawStop sliding table | Leave a comment

Custom Order: Dovetailed Pine Box

Posted on August 22, 2015 by woodworksbyjohn

In a previous post I mentioned that I have a custom order request from the Etsy store and the client was very understanding about my vacation and Armoire plans. It’s now coming to the final stages and my goal for today … Continue reading →

Posted in Etsy custom order, Hand Cut Dovetails, Hand Tool Woodworking, Tutorial | Tagged Handcut Dovetails, Radiata Pine, Sin City Woodworkers, Stanley 140 trick | 5 Comments

Vacation Fun & Back to the Shop

Posted on August 19, 2015 by woodworksbyjohn

It was great to take a week off and go to the cool northwest — Spokane, Washington plus time in Rossland, British Columbia and a fantastic bike ride that was in both Montana and Idaho! The bike ride was … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Commission, Etsy custom order, Hand Cut Dovetails, Hand Tool Woodworking, Johns Armoire | Tagged hand cut dovetails, Hiawatha Bike Trail, Radiata Pine, Sin City Woodworkers, Stanley 140 trick | Leave a comment

Things I’ve Read Now Put to the Test

Posted on January 16, 2015 by woodworksbyjohn

I doubt that I’m the only woodworker out there that subscribes to a number of woodworking sites that send out information and, of course; lots of invitations to either buy or subscribe to something. Even though the commercial part of … Continue reading →

Posted in Hand Cut Dovetails, Hand Tool Woodworking | Tagged assembling dovetails, cauls, dovetail, Fine Woodworking Magazine, Old Brown Glue, Radiata Pine, softwood vs. hardwood | 1 Comment