Tag Archives: Timber Woodworking

Latest Frame Commission and Box Done

Posted on August 15, 2018 by woodworksbyjohn

I recently received an order for two picture frames from someone in the Portrait Artists of Arizona, they will be used on paintings entered into shows so that’s exciting! She asked for a fairly simple frame with a black finish. … Continue reading →

Posted in custom profile, custom profile, Hand Cut Dovetails, Hand Tool Woodworking Class, Picture Frames | Tagged #20 biscuit, Birdseye Maple, custom picture frame, hand tool woodwork, hand tool woodworking, Kumiko, Kumiko jigs, miter joint on Sliding Table, Osmo Polyx, smooth plane, Timber Woodworking, Walnut | 2 Comments

Custom Picture Frames

Posted on June 24, 2018 by woodworksbyjohn

I recently accepted a commission to do a series of picture frames for a well known artist who also runs an Atelier here in the Phoenix area. The profile he was after is a contemporary one that is deeper than … Continue reading →

Posted in custom profile, custom profile, Hand Planes, Picture Frames | Tagged Basswood, biscuit joiner, custom picture frame, miter joints, picture frame, tablesaw miter jig, tenryu silencer, Timber Woodworking | 1 Comment

Creating Custom Profile Picture Frame Moldings

Posted on November 10, 2017 by woodworksbyjohn

Remember I once referred to myself as wanting to be known as a “boutique framer”? Maybe a bit overly ambitious but it’s something that has evolved as much out of necessity and as a challenge to see what I can … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Basswood, block plane, custom picture frame, custom profile moulding, Japan Black, Red burnisher sealer, router table, tadpole sanders, Timber Woodworking | Leave a comment

Floater Frame — A Furniture Builders Method

Posted on September 8, 2017 by woodworksbyjohn

To be sure, if there’s one thing I can be accused of it’s of over-building and/or over-thinking a project. Recently Diane asked for a floater frame for a recent work of hers. I can’t show the completed picture of it … Continue reading →

Posted in Artist, Picture Frames | Tagged Basswood, Diane Eugster art, Diane Eugster Paintings, floater picture frame, gimlet, Liberon Black Bison Wax, oil gilding, Timber Woodworking, toning gold leaf, toning picture frame | 1 Comment

New Project: Utility Sink

Posted on March 2, 2017 by woodworksbyjohn

If you’ve ever had a utility sink where you can wash out those things you didn’t want to use your kitchen sink for you’ll understand Diane’s desire for one where she can clean out her paint brushes after her daily … Continue reading →

Posted in Artist Furniture, Home Remodel, Mortise and Tenon Joint, Utility Sink | Tagged Design Process, Timber Woodworking, Utility Sink | 1 Comment