One deadline, and rain in NW Missouri!
Deadline is fast approaching. Reminder: I will cut off all entries for Bob Lang’s new book at midnight tonight (Wednesday night). Drawing: Thursday morning (tomorrow). A huge Thank YOU! to everyone who...
View ArticleThe winner of Bob Lang’s new book
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....
View ArticleJust received from ShopWoodworking (Pop WW’g mag)
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...
View ArticleThe trundle bed is (almost) complete
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,...
View ArticleLang’s book arrived – did you get yours yet?
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...
View ArticleA trundle bed for 18-inch dolls
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...
View ArticleOne box full of cooking utensils
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...
View ArticleThe utensils box as a Work-in-Progress
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...
View ArticleThinking of a gift for a loved one?
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...
View ArticleWoodcraft Specials March 30 to April 26, 2013
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 –...
View ArticleTechnology and woodworking
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....
View ArticleLeigh Jigs Helpouts over video chats
Many of my woodworking friends and colleagues know I have been working with Leigh jigs, and that I know them well. In fact, I have helped many woodworkers solve issues with their jigs via email, phone...
View ArticleAbout the Sandal Woods videos
I have been zonked. Blip.tv told me I had so many days to download all my videos, as they were cancelling my account. I suppose I did not have enough traffic, or I was not considered a “good” video...
View ArticleMy woodworking page on Google+
If readers still follow this blog, please note that I am uploading all videos downloaded from Blip.tv a while ago to my “new” YouTube channel, to ensure all (maybe “most” is a better word) articles...
View ArticleA new and full blog for friends at 360WoodWorking
I believe I counted around 290 blog posts on the 360WoodWorking website! Ten per page: http://360woodworking.com/category/360-blog/page/29/ The following is the first page of the blog:...
View ArticleNew Hand Saw From an Estate Sale
I have no idea what this hand saw is, or what it was used for. However, here are some things about it: 18-inch plate The medallion says H, DISSTON & SONS. – Philada (there is a period after the...
View ArticleI found a good design for a saw bench
I created this video from the SketchUp file at Billy’s Little Bench blog: http://www.billyslittlebench.com/blog/new-improved-sawbench-split-top-sawbench Thanks, Billy! I will probably modify this bench...
View ArticleNew RTJ400 in my shop, and a new router table
First, the router table insert that accepts the eBush went missing. It arrived in Kansas City, then mysteriously was sent by the USPS to Knoxville, Tennessee; I called Rockler, who sent me a...
View ArticleMachining three sixteenths finger joints on the RTJ400 jig
I did not edit this video, other than adding titles and notes to the photos at the end. Why? Because I wanted everyone to see how easy it is to machine these joints on the new RTJ400 dovetail and...
View ArticleHave you ever made a box with 3/32-inch finger joints?
It’s very much like getting a new toy. I have never (ever!) made a small box with tiny finger joints. Now that I have the Leigh RTJ400 jig, I will play a lot, until I know how to set up every joint...
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