Tag Archives: Sapele

Cabinet is Taking Shape

Posted on March 8, 2014 by woodworksbyjohn

 So this is one of those moments you wait for to see the results of all of your work.  So far there are 30+ hours into this project.  I was very anxious to  get the base assembled so that I … Continue reading →

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Beginning the Base: Mitered Legs

Posted on March 6, 2014 by woodworksbyjohn

Work continues on this project and I’m finding the fact that there isn’t a deadline refreshing!  Of course, it would be nice for it to be for a paying client but the lack of deadline stress is refreshing.  Now that … Continue reading →

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Drawer Frames, Webs, and Sliding Doors — Oh My!

Posted on March 2, 2014 by woodworksbyjohn

At the onset I knew this project would have its share of challenges but that’s what it’s all about!  I wanted to use techniques that I hadn’t used a lot before in other my work.  Making a cabinet of this … Continue reading →

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Dovetails in Sapele — Tough, Fibrous Wood For Sure!

Posted on February 27, 2014 by woodworksbyjohn

I’ve been working and experimenting with the cutting of dovetails in this Sapele that I’m using for the HDTV stand.  Although I’ve cut a fair share of dovetails, this material is proving to be a tough one to work.  Refer … Continue reading →

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A Tricky, Half-Blind Carcass Dovetail

Posted on February 25, 2014 by woodworksbyjohn

I’ll admit it, like so many other woodworkers I’m enthralled with the dovetail joint.  Yes, it’s probably been romanticized but the truth remains that it is a joint that works because of it’s mechanical design and angles.  Whenever I teach … Continue reading →

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Woods Cut, Joinery Started, TV Stand Progress

Posted on February 23, 2014 by woodworksbyjohn

In my last blog I talked about the bare faced dovetail joint I will be using for this project. I also mentioned how I’m calling this my “challenge project” because I want to try a number of techniques I haven’t … Continue reading →

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The Challenge: TV Stand Project

Posted on February 19, 2014 by woodworksbyjohn

Well, I’ve been holding off beginning to blog on this latest project because of the complexity of the piece.  Since doing the family room remodel it’s obvious that the table we now use to hold the television isn’t adequate so … Continue reading →

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