Editing of “To Make as Perfectly as Possible” is in full swing this week, and our house has been overcome by the process.
The 1977 reprint volumes of “L’Art du Menuisier” have transformed our bedroom into a library. There’s no better way to page through the books (including the 18th-century originals) than on our bed with the boards supported by pillows.
All our extra hard drive space is filled with backups and more backups of digital images. I even looked for a hard drive at Kroger this morning.
To process the photos, manipulate the line scans, edit the text and compare it to the original, I have all our computer screens crammed with the book. Laptop is on my lap and the desktop is on my desk. A. J. Roubo’s shoulder knives are stacked on the dresser. Polissoirs are propping up an extra 4-terabyte drive.
And speaking of Roubo, are you going to be in Cincinnati for Woodworking in America next week? Are you free that Friday night? If the answer to both questions is “yes,” then stay tuned to the blog tomorrow for a special Lost Art Press event we’re planning.
— Christopher Schwarz
WooWoo!!!
You have my rapt attention, for tomorrow
Save me a seat!
Lee (the saw guy)
Hard drive at Krogers??? I have a hard drive to Krogers anytime my wife forces me to go to the grocery store!! Glad to see you are in this up to your a**hole…. that’s armhole for you guys with minds in the gutter! Can’t wait to see this hit the street. Happy editing!
How many volumes is this going to be?!
There will be two volumes. The first one will be on marquetry and finishing. The second will be on furniture.
Aha! This makes the one on the chest a ruse!
Yes. Yes. Yesssss!!
Did you stumble upon a bench jig in the old text that will hold an IPA and you’re going to demonstrate its use to the masses?
For such a special event would you be wearing moccasin shoes or boots?
F.
Q: How do you keep a moron in suspense?
A: I’ll Tell you later!
Is that how this is? Tease us all with this special announcement? How rude…haha.
But seriously man, quit holding out! 🙂