Category Archives: Design

Chairs-The Journey Continues

Posted on October 7, 2018 by Greg Merritt

I wish that I could write about some ground breaking technique involving the making of chairs. Some new way of making this bit or that. Or maybe a new method of work holding that would be a game changer for … Continue reading →

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Chairs-The Journey Begins

Posted on August 18, 2018 by Greg Merritt

Like a lot of woodworkers I have avoided making chairs.  I can’t really pinpoint why though.  Something about the process just always seemed out of reach.  But, enough is enough!  We need chairs here at the hillbilly hacienda, so chairs … Continue reading →

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HB Andon (Shoji) Lamp

Posted on April 7, 2018 by Greg Merritt

One thing that I am doing as I update old drawings is to review my sketch books for ideas that never made it off the page.  One such idea was for a Japanese style lamp (andon).  Originally, the andon was … Continue reading →

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Mini Three Drawer Chest

Posted on March 4, 2018 by Greg Merritt

As I update old drawings, I will post those that I hope you will find useful.  Some may be new versions of those that you have seen before.  Others will be making a first time appearance here on the blog.

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Japanese Bookbinding-Part 2-Work Board

Posted on February 13, 2018 by Greg Merritt

Japanese bookbinding requires a very minimal tool set, but, as I stated in my last post, there are a few specialty items that make the process a little easier.  My focus is now is on the work surface. Any solid … Continue reading →

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Japanese Bookbinding-Part 1-Nailhead Gauge

Posted on February 10, 2018 by Greg Merritt

There are several forms of traditional Japanese bookbinding. Most of which originated in China. Including the style that I am focusing on, four-hole binding, also referred to as stab binding or pouch bound. The method involves punching (stabbing) holes along … Continue reading →

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Marble Game Board

Posted on February 1, 2018 by Greg Merritt

As I update old drawings, I will post those that I hope you will find useful.  Some may be new versions of those that you have seen before.  Others will be making a first time appearance here on the blog. … Continue reading →

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Japanese Trestle

Posted on February 1, 2018 by Greg Merritt

As I update old drawings, I will post those that I hope you will find useful.  Some may be new versions of those that you have seen before.  Others will be making a first time appearance here on the blog. … Continue reading →

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Panel Gauge

Posted on January 31, 2018 by Greg Merritt

As I update old drawings, I will post those that I hope you will find useful.  Some may be new versions of those that you have seen before.  Others will be making a first time appearance here on the blog. … Continue reading →

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Binding the Past for the Future

Posted on January 16, 2018 by Greg Merritt

Over the past several years I have accumulated quite a few design drawings. Some of the early ones are pretty rough and over the years I have been playing with the style that I use. Dabbling with color and trying … Continue reading →

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