Anyone who listens to NPR as much as I do has to be tired of hearing about Brexit and the campaign trail. The best way to take your mind off of the craziness? Read the LAP forum! It’s the best way to spend your time while waiting for the market to recover. Remember, if you have a question about our products, procedures in our books or anything related to Lost Art Press, the fastest way to get an answer is our forum. Check it out here.
Staked dining table
Cory finished his staked work table (above) and I am so glad he shared. I love the finish! He also added his own touch by including bevels. Take a look here.
SawStop Cast Iron Wings
Mark bought a SawStop and one of the cast iron wings seems to be warped. Anyone have any suggestions for him on how they would fix it? He is out of ideas and his next step is to get a replacement.
Using a No. 45 Plane to Bead Tongue and Groove
Anyone know what episode of “Woodwright’s” had Roy demonstrating how to use a No. 45 combination plane to put a bead next to a tongue and groove joint? If not, have suggestions on where Matt can get some insight?
Cylindrical Mortises Without a Drill Press
The title about sums it up. Chris has no intention of getting a drill press but needs to bore mortises. Would a Brace and bit work? A hole saw in a portable drill?
DTC Drawer/Sliding Till – Twisted
Michael is nearing completion on his dutch tool chest (right). See his progress and till dilemma here.
“Progressive” lenses AKA bifocals?
Have experience with progressive lenses and woodworking? Matt wants to know what you think before he takes the jump. Here’s where to go to help him make his decision.
— MB
I too share your weariness over “Brexit”. Stupid name. In my opinion, people here in Britain fall into two camps. Those who couldn’t care less, are sick fed up hearing about it and realise it won’t make the slightest difference one way or the other. That would be me. The others are all wetting their pants over it. Och aye, nowt as queer as folk.
Boy, do I feel sorry for you poor folks over there, though. Clinton or Trump? Hobson’s Choice. I’ll not be watching though. Couldn’t care less.
The really important issue of the day is whether to get more LAP books or a Skelton saw…