Most of the readers on this blog know John Brown as a chairmaker and writer. But as I have gotten to know his family and friends, I’ve learned he was much more. I knew JB was a boatbuilder, and his cuttyhunks still fetch good money. He was also a jet pilot, a fine art painter…
Read moreOur new storefront is fully up and running these days – and one of the benefits of visiting us in Covington is the opportunity to shop our Seconds Shelf (which is the Boarded Bookcase from “The Anarchist‘s Design Book“). On it go all of the books and tools that aren’t quite perfect – items we…
Read moreIt’s time for our bi-montly Open Wire, where you can pose your woodworking questions in the comments section below and we’ll do our best to answer them. Comments will close at around 5 p.m. Note that there may be a lag between your asking and our answering. Chris is probably working on a chair, and…
Read moreWe’re extending – by one day – the special introductory price for “With All the Precision Possible: Roubo on Furniture.” Through Monday, April 21, 2025, it is $100 with free domestic shipping. This new edition is a significant upgrade to the “trade” edition, which was in black-and-white and on uncoated paper. The new edition is…
Read moreChris and I will be eagerly awaiting your woodworking questions this Saturday (April 19) from about 9 a.m.-5 p.m. On Saturday morning, an “Open Wire” post will go live. If you have a question, all you have to do is type it into the comments and we’ll – eventually – answer (we fit in weekend…
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