John_Como

Waterford, MI, US
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Retired Police Officer.

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Box

Sep 12, 2011

Inspired by Doug Stowe's videos.......

Bedroom Dresser

May 3, 2010
2 comments

This is the first piece of a bedroom set for my wife. Made from Walnut and maple. Of course FW ran the matching woods article after I got this done! You know, the one that says do not mix...

Reclaimed Red Oak Chest

May 14, 2009
1 comment

Chest Made from Re-claimed Red Oak

Arts & Crafts Weekend Projects

Apr 23, 2009
3 comments

Easy Weekend Projects

Gerald Curry Sideboard

Oct 15, 2008
2 comments

I made this copy of Gerald Curry's sideboard for my daughter. I saw the original in Fine Woodworking and he was kind enough to let me make a copy.

Recent comments

Re: Deadline extended for tablesaw safety comments to the CPSC

What about band saws, "CHOP SAWS", routers.....garbage disposals....cars(fan)? Where does this end?

posted: 11:39 am on November 27th

Re: UPDATE: Building Small Cabinets by Doug Stowe

Sounds good.

posted: 9:09 am on November 13th

Re: A Simple Door Pull of Copper and Wood

Thanks! I was looking for a way to use small crystals and gemstones as knobs on small boxes. Epoxy the stone to the rivet and attach to the box. Should work well.

posted: 12:06 pm on September 13th

Re: Have you seen Tommy Mac's new woodworking show? Let us know what you think.

I'm with KMACK. I have the DVR set to record the series. I've already learned a few new things. I don't recall Norm or David Marks ever devote a show on dovetails.

posted: 5:02 pm on October 28th

Re: Miracle Shield Blocks Kickback

Us retired police officers just reconfigure our Kevlar vests. Works great although it can get a little hot in summer.

posted: 3:45 pm on April 1st

Re: USMC Margquetry Emblem

Beautiful.

posted: 7:33 am on January 13th

Re: Top 7 Woodworking Pet Peeves

Dado chippers in backwards. Who are you going to blame?

posted: 7:36 am on September 2nd

Re: Cherry Dresser

I like the proportions! Can you tell me the dimensions?

posted: 8:40 am on May 18th

Re: The ultimate outdoor finish

Has anyone heard of this: Exterior Alkyd paint!. Deep tint base thinned 50/50 for the first few coats and then 40/60. Its grey in the can but dries crystal clear. Has the UV protection and toughness of exterior paint.

When I first heard of this, I did not believe it. The guy who told me about it tested it on some doors he left out in the Texas sun for years. I used this method on the front door I made last summer. It does not have a storm and got beat by the tough Michigan winter we had this year and looks great. It works!

posted: 9:00 am on May 14th