Nostr notes by Woodbutcher

Some things make me proud when I make a piece of furniture . ...

2026-05-31T00:44:28Z

Some things make me proud when I make a piece of furniture . Often unnoticed but I know. ...here you will see to the grain of the doors flow into the grain of the drawers which themselves flow downward to the lower rail of the drawer.. and the door panels are mirror images* .. all intentional. * Door panels appear to be a different color in the photo because they are older salvaged walnut from a building teardown

Changed up the look of our show booth. I think that the green ...

2026-05-23T19:23:17Z

Changed up the look of our show booth. I think that the green walls make the colors of the wood really pop

I'm sure you could find somewhere to put it .

2026-05-07T18:27:26Z

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I'm sure you could find somewhere to put it .

I have my first show of the season this weekend. This bookcase ...

2026-05-07T16:14:12Z

I have my first show of the season this weekend. This bookcase will be making its debut on the streets of Bethesda,MD this Sat and Sunday . Walnut with basket weave door panel

Start of a narrow walnut entry table .this will be paired with ...

2026-04-14T16:47:55Z

Start of a narrow walnut entry table .this will be paired with ribbon stripe mahogany

and should be held up as heros

2026-04-11T00:04:47Z

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and should be held up as heros

Different wood choices can create varied aesthetics.this is the ...

2026-04-10T18:47:49Z

Different wood choices can create varied aesthetics.this is the same cushion on a walnut bench and a white oak bench . Which one do you prefer?

5 disc CD player

2026-04-05T17:24:29Z

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5 disc CD player

34 years of loyal service. RIP ...

2026-04-05T16:51:03Z

34 years of loyal service. RIP

I was the winner of an auction at a flooring company that was ...

2026-03-20T17:26:00Z

I was the winner of an auction at a flooring company that was closing out material (tongue and grooves haven't been cut yet) .This is all white oak and only reflects about 10% of what I got . I have no idea what I will do with all of this .guess I will be placing most of it on marketplace

I just have to finish sand the top and round the edges over then ...

2026-03-16T14:53:40Z

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I just have to finish sand the top and round the edges over then I can finally get this out of the shop

ugh,well rest up and I hope you heal quickly

2026-03-15T18:00:23Z

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ugh,well rest up and I hope you heal quickly

hope all is well

2026-03-15T17:57:18Z

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hope all is well

started out as a leprechaun but somehow morphed into a Santa ...

2026-03-15T17:56:38Z

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started out as a leprechaun but somehow morphed into a Santa

same era ...had a friend who had a huge garage with a very slick ...

2026-03-14T23:29:43Z

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same era ...had a friend who had a huge garage with a very slick concrete floor . We would circle trying to crash each others bikes (home made from parts and repurposed frames. )occasionally another sideline person would roll a skateboard into the mix attempting to get under a wheel of one of the circling bikes

Out of clamps cut to size and high spots taken down ...

2026-03-10T18:55:07Z

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Out of clamps cut to size and high spots taken down

Desktop in clamps...while the glue cures I need to jump to ...

2026-03-10T14:36:15Z

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Desktop in clamps...while the glue cures I need to jump to another project. Every year I donate a piece to a local charity group that provides support for children who are grieving loss.this year I will be making a bench out of salvaged American chestnut. I will begin by cleaning up an old rafter for the legs. I have one more piece that will be used for rails if all goes as planned the seat will be woven paracord ...

Cherry desk progress. ...

2026-03-09T20:24:57Z

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Cherry desk progress.

As I sit here enjoying Blues Brothers : Made in America recording ...

2026-03-08T23:48:38Z

As I sit here enjoying Blues Brothers : Made in America recording I have to wonder are live recodings still something that is released? I will certainly date myself I say some of my all time favorites are : Cheap Trick : Live at Budukon, Thin Lizzy : live and dangerous, Allman Brothers : Fillmore . And of course the greatest rhythm and blues band from the late 70's Jake and Elwood Blues and the Blues brothers band

Cherry desk progress ...

2026-03-04T23:48:38Z

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Cherry desk progress

Currently in production is a cherry desk . I hope to have the ...

2026-03-04T15:58:20Z

Currently in production is a cherry desk . I hope to have the base glued up by the end of the day .

or schlitz malt liquor bull (he is of the era)

2026-02-25T11:58:58Z

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or schlitz malt liquor bull (he is of the era)

the cord is actually twisted paper so getting wet would be a ...

2026-02-24T19:09:28Z

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the cord is actually twisted paper so getting wet would be a problem. I think I saw that you can wax the cord but I am not100% sure what type wax is used .

Walnut and Danish cord bench . I worked out a few of the minor ...

2026-02-24T19:02:10Z

Walnut and Danish cord bench . I worked out a few of the minor design changes from the first version of this bench and I am happy to say that I really like how this turned out. I'm looking forward to showing this in upcoming show season. I will also be making a version with an upholstered seat instead of the cording. ..stay tuned.

as a maker I was a member of this site from it's beginning . ...

2026-02-22T13:46:37Z

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as a maker I was a member of this site from it's beginning . J.C. Sterling Fine Furniture https://www.houzz.com/professionals/furniture-and-accessories/j-c-sterling-fine-furniture-pfvwus-pf~344469057

Prototype of newest bench is finished . The wood is mahogany . It ...

2026-02-16T16:22:14Z

Prototype of newest bench is finished . The wood is mahogany . It sits great. Overall,I am fine with how it turned out however I will be making some slight changes. I definitely hope to get quicker at the paper cord weaving .

I sure hope this is not real

2026-02-12T00:26:51Z

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I sure hope this is not real

Every night we cook dinner with music playing as we reconnect and ...

2026-02-12T00:18:05Z

Every night we cook dinner with music playing as we reconnect and share our day. My son has seen this most of his life and I guess he took notes . He ordered a vinyl pressing of our favorites . This has to be the best gifts either of us have ever received ... It would bring a tear to a glass eye.

Plymouth Valiant

2026-02-01T00:05:42Z

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Plymouth Valiant

downy getting a snack ...

2026-01-25T15:05:35Z

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downy getting a snack

all good pieces of advice

2026-01-23T00:47:57Z

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all good pieces of advice

she has a device that works to set and unlock the locks.

2026-01-22T20:40:46Z

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she has a device that works to set and unlock the locks.

Wrapped up this little writing table in time for delivery ...

2026-01-22T16:15:06Z

Wrapped up this little writing table in time for delivery Saturday . Customer is in a wheelchair and r quested locking caters on the legs . Cherry and curly maple.

didn't this happen before?

2026-01-22T13:12:06Z

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didn't this happen before?

Over the past 20+ years I have made more of these boxes than I ...

2026-01-08T01:35:41Z

Over the past 20+ years I have made more of these boxes than I care to think about ....but it has been a while.... This may be the last, I need to think if I want to do another .

funny that you posted this. I just started teaching myself how to ...

2026-01-07T11:30:47Z

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funny that you posted this. I just started teaching myself how to carve . So far my first attempt looks a bit like Hulk Hogan

red bellied woodpecker

2026-01-02T14:01:48Z

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red bellied woodpecker

lady who asked for 17.50 during the bank run later acted as the ...

2025-12-25T01:27:23Z

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lady who asked for 17.50 during the bank run later acted as the mom in the Waltons tv program

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2025-12-24T01:02:47Z

Peace

yes many years ago

2025-10-27T18:15:39Z

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yes many years ago

Rodin museum? I assume you had auto correct take over

2025-10-27T18:05:03Z

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Rodin museum? I assume you had auto correct take over

Some new items for the Philadelphia Museum of art show.the table ...

2025-10-27T17:58:12Z

Some new items for the Philadelphia Museum of art show.the table is walnut and cherry and the lamp with tan burlap shade is mahogany and the blue burlap shade has a walnut base. I was also asked to produce similar pieces for the Wayne art center exhibit "art you can live with." I have several other pieces that I have to finish up so there will be many late nights this week.

Curly maple chair with first coat of oil soaking in. this is one ...

2025-10-16T16:21:45Z

Curly maple chair with first coat of oil soaking in. this is one of 5 chairs currently in production .

I believe the reference is to the Cuyahoga river in Ohio that ...

2025-10-16T09:39:25Z

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I believe the reference is to the Cuyahoga river in Ohio that caught on fire in 1969.

this is the clients desk I made several years ago . The shelf in ...

2025-09-23T23:58:45Z

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this is the clients desk I made several years ago . The shelf in the little cabinet mimics this

I get it ...but that wire chase would add a lot to the cost. ...

2025-09-23T23:54:37Z

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I get it ...but that wire chase would add a lot to the cost. It's hard enough to put this thing together as one guy

Bookcase/display case ready to be shipped out to D.C. later this ...

2025-09-23T20:36:33Z

Bookcase/display case ready to be shipped out to D.C. later this week .Cherry, sycamore (cabinet back) and maple (little drawer) 64 tall,43 wide, 14 deep

thank you

2025-09-22T16:07:29Z

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thank you

Wrapping up the latest piece. Cherry with figured maple panels . ...

2025-09-20T13:28:52Z

Wrapping up the latest piece. Cherry with figured maple panels .

Turned cabinet feet joined with horizontal rail . The slot and ...

2025-09-10T11:48:18Z

Turned cabinet feet joined with horizontal rail . The slot and rabbet are cut while foot is still square .then turned with filler block in place.

Sawdust has been flying for the past week. I really wanted to ...

2025-08-24T23:04:24Z

Sawdust has been flying for the past week. I really wanted to have a desk at my upcoming show so I put my nose to the grindstone and I think I may actually have this done my Thursday. I think this will be a show stopper. Walnut 24" deep 58" long 29.5" tall. I still need to make drawers And apply a few more coats of finish ...late nights ahead .

it is built to last. Not because it is Amish built but because ...

2025-08-08T00:49:38Z

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it is built to last. Not because it is Amish built but because the builder had pride in what they were putting out. "That's good enough" should never be accepted for a craftsman.

Small black cherry desk all wrapped up and ready to find a new ...

2025-08-07T14:19:41Z

Small black cherry desk all wrapped up and ready to find a new home. This will debut at the upcoming Mt Gretna arts fest August 16 and 17 in Mt Gretna ,PA

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2025-08-03T23:23:32Z

this is a piece of glass that I picked up at an art show. The ...

2025-08-02T10:24:46Z

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this is a piece of glass that I picked up at an art show. The pattern was inspired by bluejay feathers .

black cars are gorgeous when clean but they are a pain in the ass ...

2025-07-30T00:09:34Z

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black cars are gorgeous when clean but they are a pain in the ass to keep them that way . Needless to say I now have a pain in the ass but it is a hoot to drive

I swore I would never own another black car ...well maybe never ...

2025-07-29T23:44:05Z

I swore I would never own another black car ...well maybe never is not now. ...and it is blue. A real dark metallic blue

cutting boards don't have to be boring ...

2025-07-27T12:19:15Z

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cutting boards don't have to be boring

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2025-07-25T00:29:25Z

I show my wares at arts festivals . Recent survey at a show asked ...

2025-07-24T00:43:24Z

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I show my wares at arts festivals . Recent survey at a show asked how this show has fared compared to others since COVID bullshit. I was very diplomatic in how I responded while at the same time letting them know they are retards.

infuriates me every time I hear it.

2025-07-23T23:32:34Z

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infuriates me every time I hear it.

the rabbit has another opinion

2025-07-22T23:32:11Z

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the rabbit has another opinion

it just seems like it would be used once or twice then be set ...

2025-07-18T01:08:24Z

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it just seems like it would be used once or twice then be set aside . Make zero clearance throst plate for table saw and use a long hold down push stick that holds your hands well clear of the blade.

what is your intended use for the table saw? I cannot imagine ...

2025-07-18T00:46:52Z

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what is your intended use for the table saw? I cannot imagine using a feeder for anything I do with my tablesaw. I have used feeders on shapers . If you are breaking down sheet goods I suggest a track saw .

I don't have a sawstop. My table saw is a 1980's General ...

2025-07-18T00:13:36Z

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I don't have a sawstop. My table saw is a 1980's General (when they were actually made in Canada) . I have always respected it and if I ever felt uncomfortable doing something i found another way to make a cut. I can still count to ten . Given the option starting out without the same experience I would buy a sawstop . Shit happens quickly with a table saw and kickback happens

buy the sawstop. Go with the contractor version if you want to go ...

2025-07-17T20:05:18Z

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buy the sawstop. Go with the contractor version if you want to go a little cheaper.

one cannot judge . Whoever they belong to must be the chosen one

2025-07-13T00:26:09Z

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one cannot judge . Whoever they belong to must be the chosen one

What better outfit could you pick to walk around an art show in ...

2025-07-12T19:52:15Z

What better outfit could you pick to walk around an art show in 90 degree weather

This just seems like weird flex. Brew pub located in the building ...

2025-06-29T00:03:37Z

This just seems like weird flex. Brew pub located in the building that has at one time been a bank owned by Taylor Swift great grandfather

Recently completed cherry loveseat.I have had most of the ...

2025-06-26T16:42:31Z

Recently completed cherry loveseat.I have had most of the components set aside and ready and finally got around to finishing this . The blue tweed cushions look outstanding on this mid century inspired two seater.

I had that garden sculpture.Dedo,was the littlest gargoyle ...

2025-03-09T00:26:41Z

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I had that garden sculpture.Dedo,was the littlest gargoyle depicted on Notre Dame. I unfortunately left mine in the garden one winter and the concrete broke down.

Live edge walnut cabinet with sequential slabs . Door panel is ...

2025-03-06T21:02:08Z

Live edge walnut cabinet with sequential slabs . Door panel is spalted maple

First coat of finish on walnut low cabinet ...

2025-03-03T18:55:13Z

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First coat of finish on walnut low cabinet

Bowtie/butterfly inlays ..not 100% pleased with the highlighted ...

2025-02-28T16:29:33Z

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Bowtie/butterfly inlays ..not 100% pleased with the highlighted areas in last photo

yes I believe they will look great . I have three more that I ...

2025-02-26T21:36:41Z

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yes I believe they will look great . I have three more that I need to run through the sander ...after laying them out I'm sure some will be likely culled

Cabinet glued up . I need some interesting panels for the doors ...

2025-02-26T21:26:25Z

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Cabinet glued up . I need some interesting panels for the doors so I decided to slice up this ugly slab offcut and resaw some panels

I can have all of Mark Knopfler and Dire Straits on repeat until ...

2025-02-22T00:18:10Z

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I can have all of Mark Knopfler and Dire Straits on repeat until eternity

This should make an interesting cabinet top ...

2025-02-19T19:32:36Z

This should make an interesting cabinet top

they said they were gonna be bigger than the Beatles

2025-02-16T02:20:48Z

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they said they were gonna be bigger than the Beatles

Shapiro nodding in the background makes it all the more ...

2025-02-16T01:55:13Z

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Shapiro nodding in the background makes it all the more entertaining

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2025-02-09T21:10:56Z

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my bride reupholsters furniture...I make new...I repair pieces ...

2025-02-09T01:44:17Z

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my bride reupholsters furniture...I make new...I repair pieces from time to time that she gets in her shop. Nothing made after the 80's is worth your time. One chairthat stands out that she had to do had legs that were just stacks of 2x2 3/4" plywood . I have been on my soap box for many many years. Buy good quality once and it will outlive you. Instead this landfill furniture lasts 5 years ...the same people who buy it will bitch about plastic straws

I don't see any reason why this doesn't make up for any ...

2025-02-08T17:05:48Z

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I don't see any reason why this doesn't make up for any egregious behavior

I guarantee that could be reupholstered a dozen times and still ...

2025-02-07T12:07:28Z

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I guarantee that could be reupholstered a dozen times and still outlive anything mass produced in today's furniture market.

doesn't she have multiples

2025-02-07T00:05:00Z

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doesn't she have multiples

we all win in the long run if she doesn't reproduce

2025-02-06T23:50:08Z

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we all win in the long run if she doesn't reproduce

she won the lottery but not the big prize of a trans kid

2025-02-06T23:48:09Z

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she won the lottery but not the big prize of a trans kid

wouldn't she be on a broom

2025-02-06T15:22:44Z

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wouldn't she be on a broom

Ice today in Pennsylvania. Looks like the neighbors broke out the ...

2025-02-06T15:20:50Z

Ice today in Pennsylvania. Looks like the neighbors broke out the trusty form of transportation

Dry fit on the new chair. So far so good . Disassemble today and ...

2025-02-05T15:34:44Z

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Dry fit on the new chair. So far so good . Disassemble today and sand the components then glue up

New chair for 2025. So far the glue up has gone well with the aid ...

2025-02-03T16:47:33Z

New chair for 2025. So far the glue up has gone well with the aid of the shop made clamping jig

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2025-01-27T22:48:23Z

thank you

2025-01-18T01:47:22Z

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thank you

the table looks to be bubinga . An endangered African wood . It ...

2025-01-18T01:14:55Z

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the table looks to be bubinga . An endangered African wood . It is still very easy to obtain but I would think that someone concerned about the environment would not want a table made from such material.

if I were to lose a piece I created I can only claim the ...

2025-01-16T16:57:48Z

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if I were to lose a piece I created I can only claim the materials to involved in making it

And now for something completely different... Internal repairs on ...

2025-01-16T16:41:15Z

And now for something completely different... Internal repairs on a chair that is probably close to 100 yrs old. When upholstery was stripped off this frame a penny from 1918 was found as well as a token of same vintage

you can still get the candy cigs ...both the chalk ones and the ...

2025-01-12T23:53:34Z

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you can still get the candy cigs ...both the chalk ones and the gum ones

Saw this at an antique store today. It's flame retarded ...

2025-01-12T20:53:11Z

Saw this at an antique store today. It's flame retarded

One sheet of plane Sliced veneer core 1/2" walnut plywood in ...

2025-01-08T17:09:15Z

One sheet of plane Sliced veneer core 1/2" walnut plywood in November: $137. Today $169

sorry to see this.

2025-01-06T22:13:50Z

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sorry to see this.