Author Archives: Lost Art Press

Soft Wax 2.0: More & More & More

We’ve had several complaints that Katherine’s Soft Wax 2.0 sells out so fast. We apologize. She is still in college and has only so much time to devote to wax-making. This time, she has made a double batch, so perhaps they won’t sell out quickly. You can order yours from her etsy store. Shown above…

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Crucible Sliding Bevel – the Movie

I promised a short film that demonstrates how our new Crucible Sliding Bevel Functions. So here it is below.  Our machine shop in Kentucky has begun milling the parts for the first big production run for this tool. We still hope a batch will be ready for Christmas, but we can’t make any promises. At…

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Safety Inspection at Santa’s Workshop

Honestly, I thought this moviefilm was almost funny when I made it. But it’s not. As always, if you are dissatisfied with your blog subscription, simply write to us for a full refund. (And yes, I know it should be “Occupational Safety & Health” – it’s a nod to our British friends who endure Health…

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Safety Inspection at Santa’s Workshop

Honestly, I thought this moviefilm was almost funny when I made it. But it’s not. As always, if you are dissatisfied with your blog subscription, simply write to us for a full refund. (And yes, I know it should be “Occupational Safety & Health” – it’s a nod to our British friends who endure Health…

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The Insanely Low Bar for Chair Comfort

Ever since I started selling stick chairs, potential customers have asked: “I like the look of your chairs, but are they comfortable?” My canned response has been: “Compared to a La-Z-Boy, no. But compared to typical wooden chairs, yes, they are fairly comfortable.” Last weekend I experienced a forced, painful and radical reassessment of my…

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