Tag: woodworking
-
Pen and Pencil Set with a Case
I recently completed a pen and mechanical pencil set as a gift, but before sending it off thought I would take the opportunity to try making an accompanying case to hold them. I wanted something with a smaller profile than the pencil boxes I’ve made before – something more along the lines of a hard…
-
Next Up – Some Bowls!
As mentioned in New Shop Addition, I have started learning how to use a lathe. In the past couple weeks I have started learning how to do faceplate turning, as opposed to spindle turning used in making pens. For now I’ve concentrated on bowls and small dishes. We’ll see where it progresses, but right now…
-
Recipe Box
A small recipe box made of jatoba and walnut.
-
Blackstone Griddle Box
For my birthday this year, Ana gave me a 17″ Blackstone griddle which we’re planning on giving plenty of use while camping. This model came with a hood, but I’m not comfortable just stacking things on it – which is sure to happen as we’re loading the truck up for camping. With this in mind,…
-
Cricut Organizer
A few weeks ago I was looking for a small project to work on and Ana requested a small organizer for some of her Cricut supplies. After some time in Fusion 360, I had a plan for a small organizer to hang on the wall to accommodate 10 vinyl rolls, a few file folders, and…
-
Cutting Board
This weekend I completed my third end grain cutting board. Unlike the first two, this one features a juice groove and finger grips on the sides. These were new techniques for me, so it was a tad stressful making cuts into an otherwise perfectly good cutting board. But I must say, now that it’s done,…
-
Leather Hinges
Another style of box I’ve made from the Basic Box Making book by Doug Stowe features a leather hinge. This was the second kind of box I made from the book and was the first time working with another material. They’re pretty handy, we’ve got several of them put to use in the house –…
-
Pencil Boxes
Another box from the Basic Box Making book which I’ve built in the past 6 months is the pencil box. My sister is using one for crochet needles, another is just sitting on my desk, and I honestly couldn’t tell you what the others are holding. These were the first box joints I’ve done. These…
-
Small Boxes
In an effort to learn some new woodworking skills, I’ve been working through a book, Basic Box Making by Doug Stowe, on small box making. I’ve made several different types now, each one better than those before it. Here’s some of the first set, made with a mix of oak, cherry, and walnut. In one…
-
Chuck Box II
A couple years ago I built a chuck box for food and cooking while camping. It worked out so well I decided to make one for my dad as gift this past Christmas. He has a smaller stove and doesn’t need food or cooking space for 4 people, so I was able to make it…
The Johnson Blog 