The following is excerpted from Derek Jones’ new book “Cricket Tables.” Edge jointing narrow boards to make up a wider panel is the most common way to achieve large components. The technique is a constant theme among woodworkers working with solid timber because it forms the basis of nearly every project both large and small….
Read moreThe copy editing changes are done, the interior design is locked down and we’re almost done with the dust jacket (the front of its current incarnation is shown above). We have a few last questions to sort, then “Backwoods Chairmakers: In Search of the Appalachian Ladderback Chairmaker,” by Andrew D. Glenn, will be off to…
Read moreWe are now shipping out for the new printing of the “By Hammer & Hand” letterpress poster and the “Lost Art Press Workbook.” And if you order by Friday, the shipping is free…. The “Workbook” is based on accounting ledgers from the 19th century, and it is meant for recording a permanent record of the…
Read moreWe are now shipping out for the new printing of the “By Hammer & Hand” letterpress poster and the “Lost Art Press Workbook.” And if you order by Friday, the shipping is free…. The “Workbook” is based on accounting ledgers from the 19th century, and it is meant for recording a permanent record of the…
Read moreApologies for the late start today. Chris and his family got home late last evening from England so he’s recovering from jet lag…and I slept in today and had a leisurely morning coffee for the first time since they left. Then once the caffeine kicked in, remembered I forgot to post this. You know the…
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