The new altar, delivered and in place
In an earlier article, I promised to show photos of the altar in place once we delivered it to the client. The delivery went flawlessly, and the altar now is in place at Fr. T's private chapel in the Rectory of a local church. I requested… [more]
Woodworking in America 2010 is sold out
I am just catching up with the latest news about the conference. As of two days ago, it is completely sold out — great news for the ever-expanding conference! However, if you still want to attend, there is a waiting list for which… [more]
Price increases at Leigh Industries
I received the following e-mail message from Leigh late yesterday. You may want to visit their web site, and look around. Note: I am not paid on a per-click basis by Leigh, or any other sponsor. Disclosure: Leigh is one of my sponsors;… [more]
The winners of the Lumberjocks Summer 2010 contest
This contest had many amazing entries — and the winners are: Click here to see the complete results. — Al Navas… [more]
My new dedicated finishing room
In the last few weeks I have been juggling my time between the deck re-build, carving, and building the latest project in the shop. I mentioned in an earlier entry that I have been contributing to the deck build by spraying sealer… [more]
Onlays for the altar
Following some research into symbols required for the latest project, I worked on the following. Now they are ready to receive the finish: After (carefully) cutting out the shapes on the scroll saw, and some sanding to remove… [more]
From computer model, to the shop
For now, all I have is this teaser. My client saw the work-in-progress today, and was ecstatic. What more could one ask for? We should be able to deliver it about mid-week, next week. In the meantime, this is all I can share today… [more]
Deck day 19 – much progress to report
We are mercifully feeling much better, and now can enjoy what remains of Summer. After antibiotics and plenty of bed rest, I slowly started helping with the deck build, by spraying sealer on the cedar decking boards. Of course, I am… [more]
Deck day 5 – I am starting to feel naked
Another productive day, as the deck in front of the kitchen is now gone — It was removed all the way to the North corner, where it turns West and runs 36 feet to the steps just off the the entrance to the mud room: The photo… [more]
Recent articles:
The new altar, delivered and in place
In an earlier article, I promised to show photos of the altar in place once we delivered it to the client. The delivery went flawlessly, and the altar now is in place at Fr. T's private chapel in the Rectory of a local church. I requested permission to snap some photos; the lighting … [Read More...]
Woodworking in America 2010 is sold out
I am just catching up with the latest news about the conference. As of two days ago, it is completely sold out — great news for the ever-expanding conference! However, if you still want to attend, there is a waiting list for which you can sign up. Read the details at the Popular … [Read More...]
Price increases at Leigh Industries
I received the following e-mail message from Leigh late yesterday. You may want to visit their web site, and look around. Note: I am not paid on a per-click basis by Leigh, or any other sponsor. Disclosure: Leigh is one of my sponsors; I am never paid for promoting the use of … [Read More...]
Home schooled students offered practical woodworking course
I just received the following Press Release from the Kansas City Woodworkers Guild. What a terrific opportunity for students 14 years and older to get real woodworking training in a real shop! — Al Navas MERRIAM, Kansas (August 10, 2010) The Kansas City Woodworkers Guild, located … [Read More...]
The winners of the Lumberjocks Summer 2010 contest
This contest had many amazing entries — and the winners are: Click here to see the complete results. — Al Navas … [Read More...]
My new dedicated finishing room
In the last few weeks I have been juggling my time between the deck re-build, carving, and building the latest project in the shop. I mentioned in an earlier entry that I have been contributing to the deck build by spraying sealer on all the cedar boards prior to installation. … [Read More...]
Onlays for the altar
Following some research into symbols required for the latest project, I worked on the following. Now they are ready to receive the finish: After (carefully) cutting out the shapes on the scroll saw, and some sanding to remove the blade marks, I used the Proxxon mini-router … [Read More...]
From computer model, to the shop
For now, all I have is this teaser. My client saw the work-in-progress today, and was ecstatic. What more could one ask for? We should be able to deliver it about mid-week, next week. In the meantime, this is all I can share today — a computer rendition, from the eCabinet Systems … [Read More...]
Deck day 19 – much progress to report
We are mercifully feeling much better, and now can enjoy what remains of Summer. After antibiotics and plenty of bed rest, I slowly started helping with the deck build, by spraying sealer on the cedar decking boards. Of course, I am getting ahead by a mile. First, we left off with … [Read More...]
Almost back to normal
I thank everyone who has asked how Sandy and I are doing. We have recovered, for the most part, although Sandy still has a terrible cough. I am going full steam, working with a partner on an altar for a local church (I will post about this later), and helping with the deck build by … [Read More...]
Under the weather
This is a short update. Sandy and I are confined to quarters. Doc confirmed we both have strep throat, which is (very) contagious to others. Therefore, we are staying in the house, while Dave and his help are roasting in our hot, humid weather, building the new deck. The only thing … [Read More...]
Deck day 5 – I am starting to feel naked
Another productive day, as the deck in front of the kitchen is now gone — It was removed all the way to the North corner, where it turns West and runs 36 feet to the steps just off the the entrance to the mud room: The photo above also shows the rock- and sand-filled area … [Read More...]
More recent articles:
- Deck day 4 – surprises
- Deck day 3 – new footings
- Deck day 2 – excavating and filling
- Deck day 1 – demolition
- Deck repair work starts today
- Sizzlin’ Summer special from Leigh!
- Replacing and repairing wooden decks
- Some words about woodworking contests and challenges
- Summer time!
- Get ready for the Lumberjocks Summer 2010 Woodworking Awards
