Welcome to my site!  I’m a retired custom furniture maker and woodworking instructor, formerly at Cerritos College.  Here you’ll find information about me, my work, and the goings-on in my shop.

Carl Stammerjohn Furnituremaker
Chair Horse Build Part 4

Chair Horse Build Part 4

Finally finishing this up. I originally thought this would be three parts, but it took more time than anticipated. Lots...

Chair Horse Build Part 3

Chair Horse Build Part 3

The build continues. I thought this would be the last part but it was getting too long. I’ll post part...

Chair Horse Build Part 2

Chair Horse Build Part 2

I build the base of the project next. I’ve built at least four of these in the past, two for...

Chair Horse Build Part 1

Chair Horse Build Part 1

The build has started and it’s nice to be back in the shop. Thanks to those who wished my wife...

Chair Horse Intro

Chair Horse Intro

I’ve had several requests for a video demonstrating how to make John Nyquist‘s “Chair Horse.” It’s an adjustable height work...

Shop Tour

Shop Tour

Finally back at this. My wife is mostly recovered from her cornea transplant & cataract surgeries. The second eye was...

November Update

November Update

Been a while since I posted… My wife and I were on the road from September 15 to October 10,...

Update

Update

I’ve been Covid-free for a couple of weeks now. Thanks to those who wished me well via my last post....

Covid

Covid

I was planning to get something posted this week, but my wife and I both contracted Covid on a recent...

Console Table Build Part 15 (final)

Console Table Build Part 15 (final)

Last post on the table build, in which I install the handle and discuss finishing the finish. Watch the video...

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