Tag Archives: Woodworkers Source

Sapele Display Unit

Posted on September 24, 2023 by woodworksbyjohn

Those of you who follow my blog know I like to start with a before and after picture to introduce the project. Usually I’ll show the full size drawings I do but this goes before that — where I get … Continue reading →

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Walnut Picture Frame #201

Posted on June 27, 2020 by woodworksbyjohn

As a furniture maker for me it’s all about the wood so when I get an artist client that needs a frame and wants it made of wood in all its natural beauty I get excited!  I just completed this … Continue reading →

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Frame #185: Ebonized Oak

Posted on December 13, 2019 by woodworksbyjohn

As a framer, my goal is to have the frame compliment the brush strokes, texture, and palette that the artist put into the painting.  This is a painting my wife (Diane Eugster) recently completed which is 12″ x 16″ and … Continue reading →

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New Frame Commission and Drawing Desk Follow-Up

Posted on October 25, 2019 by woodworksbyjohn

  Before I begin to talk about the frame commission allow me to share the final results of the drawing desk.  If you missed that post here is a LINK to it which includes a YouTube video showing how it … Continue reading →

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September Wrap Up & New Kumiko Box

Posted on September 25, 2018 by woodworksbyjohn

This has been a productive month beginning with commissions for several frames and ending up starting another Kumiko box and a glimmer of hope to get them in a local art gallery.  More on that when it happens, don’t want … Continue reading →

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Walnut Bookcase

Posted on January 18, 2018 by woodworksbyjohn

I’ve recently begun work on a solid Walnut bookcase for a client.  It will be located at the top of the stairs in their home and needs to be sturdy enough to hold various large and heavy books they own. … Continue reading →

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Black Limba Dovetailed Box

Posted on November 22, 2017 by woodworksbyjohn

Seems as if I’ve been quite busy in the shop with commissioned projects which is a good thing but …. I keep telling myself that the Etsy Store needs to have more inventory for the hopefully good Christmas gift season. … Continue reading →

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Christine Profile Frame Progress

Posted on October 5, 2017 by woodworksbyjohn

As mentioned, this project falls into the realm of mass production but still is enjoyable to me.  What’s that saying about if you enjoy what you’re doing it really isn’t work?  That’s how I feel about this because you do … Continue reading →

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New Commission: Sliding Door

Posted on August 17, 2017 by woodworksbyjohn

We have a new neighbor across the street and I’ve been commissioned to build a door.   It will be made of Cherry with tempered glass in the upper section.  With an over-all the size of 56″ wide and 85″ … Continue reading →

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Patio Table

Posted on July 17, 2017 by woodworksbyjohn

Thankfully, there’s always another project to keep me occupied — as you know; I don’t relax well.  Our house here is Phoenix has a large, covered back patio where Diane and I find ourselves having lunch daily.  What better project … Continue reading →

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