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Windows and Doors by Hand

Rectangle Parallel Font Door handle Cylinder


With so many places to post, I've decided to do my "main" blogging on my own site, http://dcwwoodworks.com. So this LJ's "blog" will be a place for me to crosspost HERE for those of you (ok, almost all of you) who aren't going over THERE. Thanks.

My latest is a post about getting into making windows and interior/entry doors…

http://dcwwoodworks.com/blog/2013/11/14/windows-and-doors-by-hand
Cool man. I'll check in every once in a while.
 

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That should be a nice build. You will enjoy building it with solid panels.
The two biggest pointers I learned when working with solid panels…
- Try thinning the stain when pre-finishing panels. Otherwise pre-staining panels, and then staining the entire piece later can make the panels too dark. Once I learned to thin the stain a bit, things have worked better.

- Use something to center the panels in the groove. Rockler sells Space Balls, but I use self adhesive weather stipping in the groove.

I look forward to reading the next phase of your blog. You have made some great projects.
 
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Been woodworking instead of blogging...

... but now I'm catching up on a little blogging. Four posts in a week! I hope to get back to about one a week. Here's links to my recent posts…

I'm back, and some architectural details

http://dcwwoodworks.com/blog/2014/7/26/im-back-and-some-architectural-details



Simple door details

http://dcwwoodworks.com/blog/2014/7/26/simple-door-details



Rebuilding a railing

http://dcwwoodworks.com/blog/2014/7/28/rebuilding-a-railing



Cleaning up the shop is shop time too

http://dcwwoodworks.com/blog/2014/7/28/cleaning-up-the-shop-is-show-time-too



Coming up: That damn wardrobe I started back in November 2013, interior doors, starting to take commissions, waste baskets from scraps, twin screw vise ("Moxon" vise) and more.

-Douglas
 
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Craftsman Doorbell Cover 2 - this time for a customer

Cabinetry Table Drawer Wood Chest of drawers


I was thrilled recently when I was contacted by someone I'd never met before, asking if I would build one of my previous projects from my website for them. A commission! I blogged about the build, and some things I learned when revisiting a previous project…

http://dcwwoodworks.com/blog/2014/8/11/doorbell-cover-2
 

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What a Waste

Over on my blog, I've been catching up on some of the things I've been doing for the last several months. One is a set of wastepaper baskets, a few different designs, I made from cutoffs & scraps. I dip my toe into the "what to do with scraps" debate, and a few other things. Enjoy…

http://dcwwoodworks.com/blog/2014/8/12/what-a-waste

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Wardrobe, Part 3

It's been a long time in coming, but I'm catching up on my build posts. Here's Wardrobe Part 3…

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http://dcwwoodworks.com/blog/2015/1/6/wardrobe-part-3

-Douglas
That's a great build Douglas. I don't think I'll be building any wardrobes in my little shop, but kudos to you for taking it on. I love the fact that you plugged that nail hole, even though it was on the bottom of the wardrobe too. Can't wait to see it finished.
 

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Wardrobe, Part 5 - complete

Hooray, the last of the five part Stickley wardrobe build has been posted. I'll be doing a final "project" post here soon, with glamour shots, as soon as I set up for taking some nice pictures of the piece. Feel free to comment here, or at my blog, I'd love to hear your thoughts on it.

http://dcwwoodworks.com/blog/2015/1/12/wardrobe-part-5

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Wardrobe, Part 5 - complete

Hooray, the last of the five part Stickley wardrobe build has been posted. I'll be doing a final "project" post here soon, with glamour shots, as soon as I set up for taking some nice pictures of the piece. Feel free to comment here, or at my blog, I'd love to hear your thoughts on it.

http://dcwwoodworks.com/blog/2015/1/12/wardrobe-part-5

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Nice build Douglas. The color and figure of that oak are really fitting.
 

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Medicine Cabinet for a Bathroom

In catching up on my over one year woodworking project backlog, I just posted a one part build blog with images for a medicine cabinet I made for a half-bath makeover in our house.

http://dcwwoodworks.com/blog/2015/1/15/medicine-cabinet-for-a-bathroom

I'll do a proper project post here shortly. I told you the dam had burst!

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Prairie Sofa & Loveseat, Part 1

I've just started a big furniture build, both a sofa and loveseat. The shop is going to get crowded. I've started a build series on it on my blog. This time, I get to start with the tree the lumber came from, sustainably, urban-ly harvested from the U of Chicago campus!

http://dcwwoodworks.com/blog/2015/1/29/prairie-sofa-loveseat-part-1

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Prairie Sofa & Loveseat, Part 1

I've just started a big furniture build, both a sofa and loveseat. The shop is going to get crowded. I've started a build series on it on my blog. This time, I get to start with the tree the lumber came from, sustainably, urban-ly harvested from the U of Chicago campus!

http://dcwwoodworks.com/blog/2015/1/29/prairie-sofa-loveseat-part-1

Wheel Tire Plant Vehicle Tree


Plant Building Window Tree Grass
Douglas, I recently completed a Stickley #220 and it was a thoroughly enjoyable project. I am still waiting for the upholsterer to complete it, but that should happen in the next month or so. Should you have any questions, I will try my best to assist. If you decide to use fabric, LOML found a beautiful print at a furniture store that carries Stickley-Audi furniture so it may be worth a look for you. Have fun with this project!
 

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Calling all red oak haters

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I just posted a little story about my recent visit to the Frank Lloyd Wright's Robie House, with pictures and some thoughts on the furniture and woodwork, and … RED OAK.

http://dcwwoodworks.com/blog/2015/4/7/the-robie-house-and-red-oak

As a woodworker, I find visiting museums and historic homes/buildings/places an invaluable source of learning and inspiration. What do you think?
 

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Calling all red oak haters

Rectangle Parallel Font Tints and shades Slope


I just posted a little story about my recent visit to the Frank Lloyd Wright's Robie House, with pictures and some thoughts on the furniture and woodwork, and … RED OAK.

http://dcwwoodworks.com/blog/2015/4/7/the-robie-house-and-red-oak

As a woodworker, I find visiting museums and historic homes/buildings/places an invaluable source of learning and inspiration. What do you think?
Agree 100% about both Frank Lloyd Wright and red oak. His designs are pretty but the real challenge of architecture is to make things that are functional and attractive. I've been hearing a lot of people bag on red oak lately too and I don't really get it though you make a good point about the over use in the "Country" style.

I think a lot of woodworkers fall into this mindset that the only way to improve is to buy more and more exotic (and often endangered) materials. The beauty of the craftsman style was the simple materials and simple designs that were well designed and well executed.
 

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Prairie Sofa and Love Seat, Part 2

I just posted the next installment of my prairie sofa and love seat build on my blog. A LOT of pictures, discussion of design changes, and the fun of discovering the lumber you thought was awesome sometimes isn't.

http://dcwwoodworks.com/blog/2015/4/18/prairie-sofa-and-loveseat-part-2

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When i was making my baby crib I made 48 M&T joints and that was a lot of work. Granted, I don't have a mortising machine but still - The amount of work you have put into this is absolutely ridiculous. But the excellent grain selection and meticulous planning does show in the work. Very cool!
 

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Prairie Sofa and Love Seat, Part 3

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I hope no one was holding their breath for the chilling conclusion of Part 2, because they surely would have run out of air. But better late than never, they are done, and well photographed by a friend. Read all about it over on my blog…

http://dcwwoodworks.com/blog/2015/9/22/prairie-sofa-and-love-seat-part-3

Thanks for reading!
 

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Prairie Sofa and Love Seat, Part 3

Table Couch Property Furniture Picture frame


I hope no one was holding their breath for the chilling conclusion of Part 2, because they surely would have run out of air. But better late than never, they are done, and well photographed by a friend. Read all about it over on my blog…

http://dcwwoodworks.com/blog/2015/9/22/prairie-sofa-and-love-seat-part-3

Thanks for reading!
Douglas, congratulations on completing these incredible pieces. Gustav would have been right at home in your living room.
 

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At Last, a Morris Chair, Part 1

I just blogged (with lots of photos) about the Morris Chair I built this past spring. This part 1 goes through most of the build, and part 2 will be finishing, upholstery and stuff. For LJs, I'm also posting a project here too.

http://dcwwoodworks.com/blog/2016/6/14/at-last-a-morris-chair

(link fixed!)

Here's a few pictures…

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Favorite Plastic Shop Gadgets

I did a little review of a few plastic gadgets I have and use in my shop. I cover the GluBot, the Preppin' Weapon, and the Grr-ripper. These all fall under the category of "should have turned out to be junky plastic crap, but weren't". Let me know what you think…

http://dcwwoodworks.com/blog/2016/6/28/favorite-plastic-shop-gadgets

Drinkware Wood Food Drink Gas


Rectangle Wood Electric blue Plastic Wallet


Wheel Tire Automotive tire Motor vehicle Toy
 

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Book Display Shelves

I just posted on my blog about building a pair of cherry book display shelves for an artist's show. While the build was pretty simple, there was a lot to consider in the design process which was a lot of fun. Lots of design and build photos there. Let me know what you think…

http://dcwwoodworks.com/blog/2016/7/13/book-display-shelves

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Smile Sleeve Gesture Travel Event
 

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