Woodworks by John

I always enjoy it when I’m commissioned to make a Tabernacle frame, it’s a different twist on frame making and allows a lot of creativity.

This is the design that I will be talking about and sharing my technique with you.

Quite a few years ago I began making floater style frames for my wife’s work and wrote this blog post.

I’m betting that many of you have heard the phrase so that’s why I’m using it for this blog.

Once Upon a Time Corner Detail Here’s the most recent frame from my shop and it was fun to create so thought I’d share the story!

Inspiration and trial piece Lay out and starting technique Those of you who follow my work know that I’m often inspired to create a frame when I go into Diane’s studio and see a work in progress.

What you need My cove cutting jig Cutting coves seems like a job more suited to a shaper or perhaps a very large router.

Plastic molded tray (probably imported!)

Things have been somewhat disorganized in the shop lately!

Due to some technological mishaps my blog has been “incognito” for the last 3-4 weeks!

Here we have the results of my latest challenge; the loveseat is in the room!