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Woodworker, Furniture designer/builder, industrial arts educator. Bachelor degree in Furniture Design, and journeyman carpenter, with a 4 year apprenticeship. Currently owner of custom furniture/cabinet shop in Las Vegas, NV. Can answer most woodworking questions EXCEPT those regarding repairs, refinishing, and antiques.
Experience in the area
Bachelor in Furniture Design - Ohio University (1980) Journeyman Carpenter, Local 639 Adult educator - Developed adult education woodworking program for the University of Akron, and taught classes there for 9 years.
What do you like about this subject?
Woodworking is the most forgiving medium of all, allowing all types of talent levels to achieve excellent results.
What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?
I've been working on a book for years. It will explain how to work with wood using your eyes and your instincts, rather than getting all caught up in dimensions and blue-prints.
Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:
I started out working with marble, glass, bronze and clay, but kept returning to wood as the perfect medium.
Something controversial or provocative about this subject
You can't just buy some tools and read a book to magically "become" a woodworker. It's a passion that must brew in your heart, and spill out of your hands.
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Recent Reviews from Users
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| sharon | 11/07/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Jamie, Thanks for for quick response! The ..... |
| Greg | 11/04/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Jamie was very prompt and thorough with ..... |
| rosemarywalsh | 10/26/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks, Jamie. I have already placed an ..... |
| Darren | 10/14/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Jamie, Thank you very much for the ..... |
| William | 10/14/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Jamie, Thanks so much for taking the ..... |
Recent Answers from Jamie Yocono
2009-11-07 distressed furniture:
Sharon, There are a lot of ways to distress furniture, but one of the easiest ways I've done it is to fill an old tube sock with various nails, screws, old nuts and bolts, anything that will make a
2009-11-05 make a light wood darker.:
Paige, In order for your TV stand to be stained darker, you will have to strip off the existing finish to expose the raw wood. I would start by sanding with 100 grit sandpaper, then 180 grit. Be careful
2009-11-04 cherry table top:
Greg, Much better plan - what you've described are called breadboard ends. If you have access to Fine Woodworking magazine back issues, there is a good article about making a tabletop with these ends
2009-11-03 cherry table top:
Hi Greg, You're asking some good questions about making that 5x5 tabletop, and I'll try to help. Incidentally, I built a table this size about 6 years ago, it was quite a job! Much heavier than I anticipated
2009-11-01 candy dish:
Bob, The best non-toxic finish is plain mineral oil. Make sure the wood is sanded well, and wipe it with mineral oil. It's widely available - just wipe it on and wipe it off. Simple. I would apply two
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