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289 posts in 753 days
Location: Between St Joseph and Savannah, Missouri, USA
Website: http://sandal-woodsblog.com
My name is Al, and I am a retired engineer who worked in oil & gas for many years. The job took my wife and I many places; we retired in 2004, and started a small woodworking business.
My wife and I are the owners of Sandal Woods, a budding business making boxes, custom cabinets, armoires, entertainment centers, various types of prayer kneelers, etc.
To help me stayed focused on woodworking I started a blog 4 in September, 2007; it can be viewed at
Until recently I have posted mostly photos of small projects, a couple of cabinets, and a photo tour of my shop. Please visit the blog and let me know if you like what you see.
Soon, I will be developing video for the blog. My first attempt will be a video tutorial on making inlaid dovetails. I hope you will like it!
See you around here, and at my blog.
Al
-- Al Navas, St Joseph, MO, http://sandal-woodsblog.com
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From my blog - Friday's work: After applying four layers of the Target Coatings’ EM2000wvx topcoat to the underside of the table, it feels like it might be done. However, before turning over the top, to complete the finish on the top side, I wi...
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From my blog: Where I was a while ago: Application of the Zinsser SealCoat™ (an alcohol-based, wax-free sanding sealer) went well. The secret: Apply very thin coats with a lint-free rag, wiping as you go. Wait a minimum of 2 hours, then sand wi...
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I continue work. For the upcoming several days I will continue applying the finish to the top; today I started applying the Zinsser Seal Coat (shellac) to the underside. And work started on setting up for cutting tenons on the aprons, and mortises...
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On a previous post, on another forum, my friend rhino commented that removing the glue prematurely will lead to starving of the glue line. He was right, of course. nd I have photo evidence. Please read on. From my blog: I truly must stop...
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From my blog: Progress! The table top is back, cut to final length, and sanded (sorry, no chance to take photos of my friend’s amazing shop). I beveled the edges, using a table edge bit for the topside, and a small, 1/8-inch round...
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My thanks to all for the nice welcome. I hope to come here often, to learn, and to contribute in some small way.
-- Al Navas, St Joseph, MO, http://sandal-woodsblog.com
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Please tell me where you get your 2” medallions, I think that is the most professional way to mark I have seen. Thanks
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