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Macacauba Box Complete

Posted on October 18, 2013 by woodworksbyjohn

Ever find that whenever you think you’ve completed a project you stop and say “‘except for ……..!”  That’s what just crossed my mind as I put in the title to this post.  I need to line the bottom of the … Continue reading →

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Hand Cut Dovetails — Part 2

Posted on September 7, 2013 by woodworksbyjohn

In my last blog I was working on the sliding lid boxes which are almost completed.  All that remains is the shellac finish, lining the bottoms, and adding dividers for some that will be marketed as remote control storage boxes. … Continue reading →

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Dovetailed Boxes with Spalted Maple Lid

Posted on August 31, 2013 by woodworksbyjohn

Work is progressing nicely on the sliding lid, dovetailed boxes using the pieces of Spalted Maple I received as a gift.  If you recall my last post I referred to this wood as being “punky” — wonder what that means? … Continue reading →

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Lining the Bottom of a Box

Posted on June 28, 2013 by woodworksbyjohn

Another series of boxes I’ve done for the Etsy store and also for the craft fair is one I’ve named the Lidded Finger Joint.  I’ve gone into the construction of it on previous blogs but the thing that sets it apart … Continue reading →

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