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On Dec. 14, come to the Lost Art Press storefront and ask to “see the clock.” Whilst not as impressive as The Clock pub in Dublin, you get the idea. Also, this will be our last open day until June 2020.Today on our blog I’ve posted the latest installment on how I fix up vintage metallic planes for building furniture (as opposed to those who do it for NASA, which is admirable but is more work than necessary).I love traveling to other countries, meeting the great people there and eating their cuisine. But it always thrills me to death to return home and drink a well-made American beer.@RudeMechanic on Twitter
- Clean & True Critical Surfaces of a Jack Plane: Part 2 blog.lostartpress.com/2019/11/10/cle… https://t.co/CQCeAfO7bJ 1 day ago
- More Classes – Here &@Abroad blog.lostartpress.com/2019/11/09/mor… https://t.co/aJOJviQ13S 2 days ago
- Reminder: Storefront Open Tomorrow blog.lostartpress.com/2019/11/08/rem… https://t.co/76sLNo7S30 3 days ago
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Clean & True Critical Surfaces of a Jack Plane: Part 2
My normal schtick on fixing up an old jack plane goes something like this: Me (showing a jack plane to someone across the room): “Hey, does this sole look flat to you?” Student: “Uh, I guess so?” Me: “Then it’s … Continue reading
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More Classes – Here & Abroad
All my classes at the Covington, Ky., storefront are full (I highly recommend you join the waitlist here – people’s lives can change dramatically in a moment). But I now have classes in Germany and Florida that have opened their … Continue reading
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Reminder: Storefront Open Tomorrow
The Lost Art Press storefront is open tomorrow (Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019) from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. for all your woodworking questions and holiday (or personal) shopping needs (in addition to the Lost Art Press books, we have a Crucible Tool … Continue reading
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Chairs (Surprise) at the National Museum of Ireland
Today began with a jolt. After a long morning at the Cliffs of Moher, Lucy and I hopped in our rental car to head to Dublin. But first we had to face Corkscrew Hill. Just as I finished the last … Continue reading
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And Here Come the Irish Chairs
After years of studying Welsh chairs, my mind turned to the map. Wales has a long history that is intertwined with its neighbors – for better or for worse. Could there be similar chairs built in Scotland, Devon, Cornwall and … Continue reading
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A Land of Snow & Ice
Oct. 27, 1968: A few stars are showing. A light breeze coming up and 26°. A day for small chores. I mixed up a batch of wood glue very thin and painted the runners on my sled. Tomorrow it will … Continue reading
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A Visit to Tim Bowen Antiques in Wales
One of the unexpected treats of visiting Wales this month was getting to visit the shop of Tim Bowen, an antiques dealer in Ferryside who specializes in vernacular furniture from Wales and the rest of Britain. If you like Welsh … Continue reading
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