18 Sep
Taking the plunge - a woodworking blog!
Posted in Blog, General, Leigh jig, Safety by Al (Sandal Woods)Today is the day I take the plunge into the world of woodworking blogs. I ask myself as I start this new venture: Why? Why do this blog?
To be honest, I am doing it because I am lazy. I have had a regular woodworking web site for almost two years, and have not updated content much. Will I be less lazy with this blog? I hope not… But only time will tell. All I can do is ask my readers if they think this is going in the right direction, and whether it IS worth keeping the blog. Of course, it is hard to tell if it will be worth doing it. After all, THIS is the only entry thus far. But maybe, just maybe, it will make me work just a little bit harder at keeping something up to date, related to my woodworking and cabinetmaking work.
I am certain that, from time to time, something will take me away from woodworking and cabinetmaking. To cover this eventuality, I have created a Category called Sidetracking. I will have to see how well this works.
Now, the REAL reason for THIS woodworking blog:I want to share my woodworking and cabinetmaking experience. I make stuff, from small boxes to chests, to cabinets, to entertainment centers. I will be sharing with my readers the steps in each of these, providing photos and video to convey the message and to make it a good experience for the blog readers. I still don’t know if this particular blog setup allows video… hmmm, I must check it out. I hope I paid for the version that allows video!
So, see you around the blog. Thanks for reading!
—— Al
Al
on September 19 2007
Thanks, Rick! I had not selected a prize, so you won’t get one…The easiest way to describe a blog is to compare it to a diary, where the blogger (me) shares stuff on the Internet with everyone who reads the blog.My intent with this blog is to share woodworking as I make “stuff”, describing procedures and using photos in the process. In addition, it might be fun to see where it goes, as I post other stuff unrelated to woodworking or cabinetmaking.
Wayne
on September 19 2007
Al, nice looking shop and interesting blog! Not that I do that much with computers, but it is nice to see other people having fun putting stuff on line. Look forward to seeing more pictures of the work you accomplish with that nice X5
Oh and when you do have a door prise, I hope I am on the list to win!!
Wayne
Bartee
on September 19 2007
Looks nice.
I finally convinced my wife that her business would be enhance with a blog. http://www.chefcarlin.com/blog
Since getting a digital camera she have really stepped up her pictures. She has a readership that really likes what she publishes.
I have put you in my Google Reader list.
Good Luck. You shop looks great. Looking forward to adventure with your DC. I have that to do also.
Durocshark
on September 19 2007
Great shop pics! I like!
Al Navas - Sandal Woods
on September 19 2007
Thanks for your kind words, Duroc.
Al
Al Navas - Sandal Woods
on September 19 2007
Great, Bartee. Her blog is terrific!
You will see the work with the DC as I put it in, hopefully some time later this year.
Henk Marais
on September 19 2007
Al
Good luck with the venture. It is good to see us woodworkers embracing the new technology.
Al Navas - Sandal Woods
on September 19 2007
Thanks, Henk! Isn’t it GREAT to see so much woodworking stuff “out there”? I hope you will come back.
Al
Al Navas - Sandal Woods
on September 19 2007
Thanks, Wayne! I will have to start thinking about some kind of contest, then, right?
The X5 table saw has been a great, trouble-free machine after several years of good use. And the 3 HP motor has been more than adequate for the stuff I make.
Al
Skip
on September 27 2007
Keep it up. I having been thinking of jumping back into a website. A few years ago, I had a metalworking website and did not realize how many hits it was getting until I shut it down.
Al Navas SW Fine Woodworking
on September 27 2007
Skip,
Go for it! If you don’t get the new web site, you will always wonder what if… And share with us where the new is, OK? Thanks for dropping by.
Have a great day!!!
Al