Category Archives: 7-Methods

Cedar Chest Facelift

Posted on June 30, 2016 by Greg Merritt

As soon as the headboard was installed, upholstery project #2 became evident.  There is a cedar chest/bench that sits at the foot of our bed and management wanted it to match the new headboard.  The chest is a family piece from management’s … Continue reading →

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Staked Side Table-Part 1

Posted on May 10, 2016 by Greg Merritt

Step two in my exploration of staked furniture.  Nothing too daring, just a slightly larger version of the staked stand with a drawer thrown in for good measure.  While the staked stand was built mostly ad hoc, I put a … Continue reading →

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Tables and Seating in Hillbilly Proportions

Posted on May 6, 2016 by Greg Merritt

I’m a big fan of designing my projects based upon proportions.  Not that I have an issue with a dimensional approach, I just find proportions give me a framework within to work.  Up to this point my designs have begun with … Continue reading →

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New Design Resource for Woodworkers

Posted on February 29, 2016 by Greg Merritt

Originally posted on Design Matters:
? I’m excited to announce the launching of a new website, http://www.byhandandeye.com. Jim Tolpin and I have teamed up again to create an on-line resource for woodworkers to improve their design skills. The new website…

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Coat Hooks and Art?

Posted on February 26, 2016 by Greg Merritt

I consider art to be something that is created explicitly to satisfy an aesthetic or to fulfill a deep-seated vision of the artist.  It takes a certain quality of vision to create true art.  As such, I don’t consider myself … Continue reading →

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Honey Do-Kitchen Island-Part 2-Complete

Posted on February 13, 2016 by Greg Merritt

I spent the week just as I predicted in my last post.  Several evenings this week were spent filling nail holes, sanding and applying three coats of Minwax Polyshades.  I have to admit that this Polyshades goop is a decent … Continue reading →

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Honey Do-Kitchen Island-Part 1

Posted on February 7, 2016 by Greg Merritt

My wife has wanted a kitchen island for a lot of years.  A lot of years.  Its been my ongoing shame that I have yet been able to provide her with one.  The kitchen in our old house was just … Continue reading →

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Dishwasher Install Followup

Posted on February 5, 2016 by Greg Merritt

In my last post I told you about my dishwasher install project.  The process involved shifting the entire face frame, and associated drawers and doors, 6″ to close up a gap at the side of the dishwasher.  This of course … Continue reading →

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 Extrapolation 

Posted on January 25, 2016 by Greg Merritt

Extrapolate…extend the application of (a method or conclusion, especially one based on statistics) to an unknown situation by assuming that existing trends will continue or similar methods will be applicable. Edit 01/25/16 My reference to “plans” in the following is … Continue reading →

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Cross Lap with Mitered Corners-Part 1

Posted on December 6, 2015 by Greg Merritt

Well, I might as well start this journey. Cross Lap with Mitered Corners   I have, as yet, been unable to find any written reference to this joint.  I have seen an example of it from two sources.  

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