In part 3 of the outdoor dining table build, we finish shaping the legs, assemble the base and then apply our outdoor finish; Epiphans.

Drawbore, not so boring!

Using drawbore technique is an easy way to add superior strength, and a touch of a design element, to traditional mortise and tenon joints.

Woodworking TipsDerik VanVleetOctober 19, 2016drawbore joint, drawbore, hand crafted, hand tools, joinery, mortise, pin, table, tenon, wood, woodworking

Office Desk Build (Final)

In part 3 of the cherry office desk build, I finish sanding and shaping the top and get it attached. I then go through a very simple finish technique for cherry wood.

Client WorkDerik VanVleetOctober 17, 2016BLO, Lee Valley, blog, cherry desk, cherry, hand crafted, hand plane, hand tools, mortise, tung oil finish, wood, woodworkingComment

Office Desk Build (Part 2)

In part 2 of the office cherry desk build, I get the base mortise and tenon joiner done and get the base assembled.

Client WorkDerik VanVleetSeptember 13, 2016cherry desk, chisel, hand crafted, hand tools, joinery, mortise, tenon, wood, woodworkingComment

Office Desk Build (Part 1)

In part 1 of the cherry office desk build, I work on milling up some of the cherry lumber that is going to be used as well as working through some of the design elements.

Client WorkDerik VanVleetApril 12, 2016cherry desk, cherry, desk, fine woodworking, hand crafted, mortise, mortiser, tenon, wood, woodworking

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