Biography:
Jared Patchin started woodworking professionally in 2008 when he set-up J. Alexander Fine Woodworking in Boise, ID, where he builds custom crafted furniture and cabinetry. He started building furniture at the age of seven when his father bought Shutter Crafts. He has developed his craft since then, moving from making wooden swords for himself and his friends to building some of the finest furniture and cabinetry available. He lives in Boise, Idaho with his wife and two young sons, who have taken over the sword making side of things.
Shop Antics with Jared Patchin
There are countless articles and books written about the importance of creating and nurturing a distinct culture (or atmosphere) in the workplace. Thankfully, we are lucky to have one of those distinct workplace cultures. In fact, it arose quite organically, with no poking or prodding from yours truly.
Several guys (and the one gal) at the shop are comical by nature, and that side of their personality tends to manifest itself in non-stop puns. Yes, they are as cheesy as you might think, but it never fails to put a smile on my face.
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Jared Patchin,
November 6, 2017 | 11:29 am CST
Beyond plywood: Creativity & ingenuity get the job done
We had a client on Long Island that commissioned us to build a small bench out of white oak, with metal bars joining the legs, and recessed pockets on the faces of the legs and top to accept 1/4″ thick antique mirrors.
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Jared Patchin,
October 30, 2017 | 12:56 pm CDT
Using CNCs for more than melamine: mid-century modern strike plates
Using the CNC to produce a line of retro, mid-century modern inspired strike plates of Baltic birch plywood with walnut veneer.
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Jared Patchin,
June 1, 2017 | 9:19 am CDT
Cutting butterfly keys on a CNC router
We have been using a lot of live edge slabs lately, both for commission work and spec work. One of the easiest ways to add a bit of flair to these slabs is to inlay a butterfly key into the cracks and splits.
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Jared Patchin,
March 1, 2017 | 2:16 pm CST
Big Brother woodworker: shopping IWF 2016 as the world watches online
I was contacted by IWF about being part of a small group, the “GoPro Guys,” that would walk around the show floor and do video interviews with any company or product that sparked our interest. Of course I would!
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Jared Patchin,
December 1, 2016 | 6:17 pm CST
How to add a walnut live edge to an industrial chest of drawers
Last summer I purchased this industrial chest of drawers at a garage sale for a sweet $20. My original intent was to put it into the backyard shop at my house, since these cabinets are great for storing a huge amount of stuff. After completing our home remodel this spring, we realized we really needed a small table next to the front door to collect everything that one tends to “drop off” when coming home.
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Jared Patchin,
October 26, 2016 | 7:49 am CDT
How to overcome the learning curve for a new CNC machine
After acquiring and implementing a CNC machine here's how we learned the hard way of what NOT to do.
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Jared Patchin,
September 9, 2016 | 12:47 pm CDT
How to design and build an extra large, Sapele dining table
We wanted to build the largest dining table the area could hold, which meant I would be building a 48″x 96″ tabletop! Walnut was too expense: bring on the Sapele. (I had some leftovers.)
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Jared Patchin,
May 27, 2016 | 3:33 pm CDT
How to restore a wood lathe
Tips on how to restore a 1940s Sears Dunlap wood lathe.
By
Jared Patchin,
May 12, 2016 | 9:55 am CDT
Find out how we almost broke our new CNC machine
I wish I was joking when I typed out that title, but unfortunately I am not. Here is how my world came crashing down.
By
Jared Patchin,
April 13, 2016 | 8:52 am CDT
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