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The Tool Convention

Posted on December 15, 2012 by

There was some commotion in the Tool Chest. “Well,” the Hand Saw was heard to remark, “I know I am superior to you all. As Julius Caesar once said, ‘I came, I saw;’ and when I settle down to work … Continue reading →

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New: ‘The Joiner & Cabinet Maker’ Read By Roy Underhill

Posted on December 10, 2012 by

You can now download Roy Underhill’s reading of “The Joiner & Cabinet Maker,” the almost-lost 1839 text that tells the fictional story of young Thomas West’s apprenticeship in a rural English workshop. It is $22 and available in our store … Continue reading →

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Coming Monday: ‘The Joiner & Cabinet Maker’ Audiobook

Posted on December 7, 2012 by

We are putting the final touches on Roy Underhill’s reading of “The Joiner & Cabinet Maker,” the 1839 text that tells the fictional story of young Thomas West’s apprenticeship in a rural English workshop. The audiobook will be available in … Continue reading →

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Administrative: My E-mail is Changing

Posted on December 5, 2012 by

After 15 years, I am closing my fuse.net e-mail account and will be using chris@lostartpress.com exclusively. As always, the best way to reach me or John Hoffman at Lost Art Press is to use our Contact Us page. Spam filters … Continue reading →

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Yes, But a Different Tool Chest

Posted on November 11, 2012 by

When I opened the French version of “Dans L’Atelier De Pepere” (“Grandpa’s Workshop”) to the title page, I was seized by a familiar feeling. Pictured there was red Dutch tool chest with all its tools arrayed in front of it … Continue reading →

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A Review of ‘Grandpa’s Workshop’

Posted on November 10, 2012 by

Scott Stahl, aka The Pragmatic Woodworker, has posted a review of “Grandpa’s Workshop” on his blog. As Scott is a father with a 10-year-old daughter, I was particularly interested and pleased to see how his young one reacted to the … Continue reading →

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‘The Art of Joinery’ & Beer. And Bourbon.

Posted on October 17, 2012 by

Here’s a known fact about Christopher Schwarz: he enjoys beer. And here’s a little-known fact about me: I do not enjoy beer. (But I do love bourbon.) With the 2012 Woodworking in America Midwest conference coming up in about two … Continue reading →

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SAPFM Seeks an Editor for ‘Period Furniture’

Posted on October 5, 2012 by

The Society of American Period Furniture Makers (SAPFM) is looking for an editor to its prestigious annual publication, “American Period Furniture.” The organization seeks an editor who is proficient in both the worlds of writing and woodworking. If you are … Continue reading →

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When the World Ends, Cockroaches Will Still Find This on Google

Posted on September 12, 2012 by

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Adults at Work

Posted on August 4, 2012 by

“Work is one of our most useful learning tools; children love to imitate adults at work. It is drudgery that needs eliminating, not work.” — William S. Coperthwaite, “A Handmade Life” (Chelsea Green)

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