Category Archives: Satire

Remember This

Posted on January 7, 2020 by

When we think of Thomas Chippendale, let us never forget his greatest achievement: Cutting his dovetails tails-first. That, and trolling the Frenchies in his workshop for cutting the joint in the opposite manner. And chairmaker Robert Manwearing, who shall be … Continue reading →

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Whetstones for Dull Wits and Liars

Posted on October 5, 2019 by

If you are a diligent woodworker you have a sharpening station, all your edge tools are clean and sharp and your sharpening stones nice and flat. How about your mind? Sharp, or nice and flat? What about your truthiness? It … Continue reading →

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Our Newest Sponsor

Posted on May 5, 2019 by

In addition to the Malodorous Mallet Co., we’re pleased to announce this blog is also sponsored by the Hold Harmless Clamp Co., makers of the No Dent Left Behind Squeezy Clamp. Hold Harmless clamps are prized for their patented “Released … Continue reading →

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Our New Sponsor

Posted on May 1, 2019 by

Lately, I’ve been thinking, “Why not grab some of this internet sponsorship cash?” And so we have taken on a sponsor – the Malodorous Rubber Mallet Co. I’ve agreed to use the company’s mallets in social media photos and will … Continue reading →

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A Chairmaking Revolution

Posted on October 25, 2018 by

You may have noticed that Chris and I have been making a lot of chairs recently. In the past few months, we’ve made a few incremental improvements and changes to our processes that make charmaking easier, more accurate and more … Continue reading →

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The Beard is Not Enough

Posted on March 7, 2017 by

So this week I sat down with my image consultant and he had some harsh words for me: “You need a ‘thing’ to set you apart from other woodworking bloggers, podcasters and television personalities.” I asked: “A thing?” “Yeah. Charles … Continue reading →

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Letter: I Do Not Like Where Your Blog is Headed

Posted on December 5, 2015 by

Gary writes: I’ve tried to hold my tongue, but I cannot do it any longer. You are about to loose me as a subscriber to your blog and you should know why. First there was Jeff Burk (Burks?), who put … Continue reading →

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Indexing The Anarchist’s Design Book: Butts? Bambi?

Posted on December 4, 2015 by

In the first 90 pages of “The Anarchist’s Design Book” Chris has used “butt” or “buttocks” thirty-seven times (that might be a slight exaggeration). I know, disturbing isn’t it? Especially when you consider the huge number of other terms he … Continue reading →

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So Wrong: The ‘Satire’ Category

Posted on August 16, 2015 by

I’ve added a new category to the Lost Art Press blog: Satire. So now when I write a satirical piece, such as this, this or this, it will be filed in the “satire” category, which is shown at the bottom … Continue reading →

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On the Misuse of Jigs

Posted on August 14, 2015 by

I can hold my tongue no longer. After a decade of teaching woodworking I have become fed up with schools, books and magazines that promote a jig that reduces the general skill level of the population. It slows you down. … Continue reading →

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