Category Archives: The Joiner & Cabinet Maker

Done With School? How About Lunch?

Posted on March 2, 2013 by

My favorite project from “The Joiner and Cabinet Maker” is the Schoolbox. I like its simple lines, its perfect proportions and its robust joinery. I’ve made at least 10 of them since reading, editing and publishing the book. But what … Continue reading →

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New CDs: Roy Underhill Reads ‘The Joiner & Cabinet Maker’

Posted on January 23, 2013 by

We have just received stock on the CD version of “The Joiner & Cabinet Maker” read by Roy Underhill on three CDs. The three-CD set is $27, is made in the USA (like all Lost Art Press products) and comes … Continue reading →

Posted in Books in Print, Products We Sell, The Joiner & Cabinet Maker | 7 Comments

LAP Stuff that’s Just Around the Bend

Posted on November 26, 2012 by

In addition to the A.J. Roubo translation of “L’Art du Menuisier,” we have been working on lots of other projects. Here’s a quick look at what the Lost Art Press extended family is doing in the final days of 2012. … Continue reading →

Posted in Books in the Works, By Hand & Eye, Campaign Furniture, Furniture of Necessity, The Joiner & Cabinet Maker, To Make as Perfectly as Possible, Roubo Translation | 10 Comments

Update: Leather Books, Roubo, Audiobook & etc.

Posted on October 19, 2012 by

Next week we will be able to sell the leather editions of “Mouldings in Practice” in our Lost Art Press store. There will be 26 to 30 copies available (depending on how many survive the binding process) and they will … Continue reading →

Posted in Books in the Works, By Hand & Eye, Campaign Furniture, Furniture of Necessity, Mouldings in Practice, The Joiner & Cabinet Maker, To Make as Perfectly as Possible, Roubo Translation, Virtuoso: The Toolbox of Henry O. Studley | 18 Comments

Horton Hardware for the Schoolbox

Posted on September 23, 2012 by

At long last I’ve found my favorite pieces of hardware for the Schoolbox in “The Joiner and Cabinet Maker.” It only took me about 10 tries. The hardware shown in the photos is from Horton Brasses. (Yes, I paid full … Continue reading →

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‘The Packing Box’ for One Book

Posted on September 17, 2012 by

The first project that young Thomas builds in “The Joiner and Cabinet Maker,” is a packing box, which was meant for a customer who was taking some books to the countryside. Most modern-day readers skip building the packing box and … Continue reading →

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The Schoolbox at the Marc Adams School of Woodworking

Posted on September 7, 2012 by

The reason I’m not answering your e-mails or phone messages this week is that I’m teaching the “Hammer in Hand” class at the Marc Adams School of Woodworking. We’re building three projects this week – a shooting board/bench hook, a … Continue reading →

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Different Hardware for ‘The Schoolbox’

Posted on July 28, 2012 by

After building a half-dozen versions of The Schoolbox from “The Joiner and Cabinet Maker,” I’m beginning to dial in the design of the small chest to suit my taste. I am still enamored with the overall proportions and scale of … Continue reading →

Posted in Gallery of Work, Projects, The Joiner & Cabinet Maker | 26 Comments

Spots Open in the ‘Hammer in Hand’ Class

Posted on July 24, 2012 by

There are several spots open in the “Hammer in Hand” class that runs Sept. 4-8 at the Marc Adams School of Woodworking in Franklin, Ind. The class is perhaps poorly named – it’s not just about nails. Instead, the course … Continue reading →

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2 Spots Available in the ‘Hammer in Hand’ Class

Posted on June 26, 2012 by

Because of a cancellation, there are two spots open in my “Hammer in Hand” class at The Center for Furniture Craftsmanship on July 16-20 in Rockport, Maine. The class is $695 and we will build three (yes, three) projects: A … Continue reading →

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