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Al Navas - Sandal Woods — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 10:16:14 PDT

I suspect some of you already know I was selected by Google to be a Glass Explorer; I was selected as part of a group of 8,000 Explorers. If you did not yet know it, I invite you to read my entry here. The notification from Project Glass is the fourth Comment below my entry. [...]

Woodcraft Specials March 30 to April 26, 2013

Al Navas - Sandal Woods — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 12:54:02 PDT

Stock up on these, and support Sandal Woods in the process! Please remember I am a Woodcraft Affiliate. Thank you for your support over the years. – Al April 2013 Best Deals Prices Valid 3/30 – 4/26/2013 Sku (click on each) Product Sale Price 145685+ Laminated Benchtops Group $153.99 149952 Molded DIY Dust Deputy $39.99 [...]

Thinking of a gift for a loved one?

Al Navas - Sandal Woods — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 15:25:19 PST

This is the best advice I can give. Go with Leigh! I wish all my friends, colleagues, and readers of the blog, a wonderful Holiday Season. May you be lucky to get the jig you have been wishing for all along. And, if you do, please let me know. The free shipping is a great deal [...]

The utensils box as a Work-in-Progress

Al Navas - Sandal Woods — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 12:28:25 PDT

Rick in Rhode Island wanted some details. Rick wrote me a note, asking details about making the kitchen utensils box. Specifically, he wanted to know at what point I cut the steps on the sides of the box. Rick, the simplest way I know to keep all sides properly registered against the side stop is [...]

One box full of cooking utensils

Al Navas - Sandal Woods — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 22:45:02 PDT

From multiple crocks to one tray in the kitchen. A simple solution: What I did: Using the straightest grain white oak I had in the shop, I made a box using finger joints on the Leigh R9Plus jig. I used 1/4-inch thick oak plywood for the bottom and the dividers. Using a block plane I [...]

A trundle bed for 18-inch dolls

Al Navas - Sandal Woods — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 18:46:51 PDT

Already in use! The trundle bed is in full use: What is next? I currently have a bunk bed in my design book. Stand by for that one! This will develop into a complete line of furniture for 18-inch dolls! — Al Navas

Lang’s book arrived – did you get yours yet?

Al Navas - Sandal Woods — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 11:00:48 PDT

Terrific service! Two days is all it took for my copy to arrive, after placing my order. Did you order your own copy? If you did, did you receive it already? I love it! I started reading the book, and placing bookmarks here and there. May make a small piece first, to get familiar with [...]

The trundle bed is (almost) complete

Al Navas - Sandal Woods — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 08:47:08 PDT

The bed is (not quite) finished. It now awaits: Two mattresses Canopy Curtains Quilts Pillows Requests kept coming in. Two granddaughters requested the trundle bed. Nana was to make the mattresses, once I made the bed. As you see in the list above, the list has expanded a bit. Of course, beds need “stuff” in [...]

Just received from ShopWoodworking (Pop WW’g mag)

Al Navas - Sandal Woods — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 15:18:06 PDT

This is a Public Service Announcement. Are the folks at ShopWoodworking crazy? I received the following: Shop Woodworking favorites now in the Crazy 8 Sale, with selected top selling products all marked down to $8.88! Now through August 13 save big on everything you need to find, start, and finish your next woodworking project! Also check [...]

The winner of Bob Lang’s new book

Al Navas - Sandal Woods — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 06:51:52 PDT

We have a winner. Congratulations to Todd Johnson! Todd, please send me your full mailing address, so I can forward it to Bob Lang. You will receive your copy of the signed book directly from Bob. Also, thanks to everyone who participated. I am glad to see so many familiar names, and many new ones. [...]