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
Giveaway Update

Giveaway Update

I posted recently on YouTube that I was going to do a giveaway once I reached 1000 subscribers. That happened...

Marking Gauge Part 1

Marking Gauge Part 1

A marking gauge is a great tool to have in the shop. A good one is easy to adjust, holds...

Dovetailing Tips

Dovetailing Tips

When I was teaching dovetails for my hand tool class, I found that students had the most difficulties with the...

Cutting Through Dovetails

Cutting Through Dovetails

Yes, another dovetail video (although this is first on my channel). I debated posting this, but it was requested in...

Krenov Trestle Horse Part 5

Krenov Trestle Horse Part 5

Last in the series on building the trestle horse. I was out of town last week, backpacking in central Arizona...

Krenov Trestle Horse Part 4

Krenov Trestle Horse Part 4

Yes, I skipped parts 2 and 3… My wife and I were prepping for and taking a road trip starting...

Krenov Trestle Horse Part 1

Krenov Trestle Horse Part 1

A pair of Krenov-style trestle horses is a great addition to your shop. They are excellent work supports – lightweight,...

Push Stick

Push Stick

I’m struggling a bit to get content up, so please bear with me. Lots going on; my father-in-law’s home sold...

Arc Drawing Jig

Arc Drawing Jig

Drawing small arcs is easy. Drawing larger arcs can be more challenging, especially if the radius is over a few...

Lidded Box Part 4

Lidded Box Part 4

Final post in this series – sand, install hardware, remove hardware, finish, re-assemble. Installing hardware can be challenging at times;...

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