Sometimes engraving is the focus of a career. In John Cameron's case, it's the "icing" on his handcrafted woodwork.

Working with wood for nearly two decades, John Cameron of Gloucester, Massachusetts, developed a curiosity about adding metalwork like this to his furniture pieces while he attended woodworking school in California during the early 1990s. Engraver Rod Cameron showed John the basics, so he started with traditional tools on soft metals.

About five years ago, John upgraded to pneumatic tools at the suggestion of John "Jock" Gifford. This master craftsman now uses his GraverMax, his microscope, hand gravers, and what he says is "most important"– his GRS Power Hone.

Last summer, Fine Woodworking Magazine featured John on the back cover (issue #206). Read more about John Cameron on his website johncameroncabinetmaker.com and check out his Master page on the New Hampshire Furniture Masters Association website.

Decorative metalwork like these knobs are a great way to increase the value of your woodwork and add style or complete a design. If you have been inspired by work you have seen featured here, or have a creative piece you would like GRS to consider for Featured Photos, send an email with your photos to featured@grstools.com.