‘On Milk Paint: Like Colored Water’
There is one topic in woodworking where I have changed my mind completely – 180° – from when I began woodworking. And that is with finishing.
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Movie: Trim Tenons with a Scorp
Several readers have asked for a video that shows how I trim wedged through-tenons flush to a seat. So I guess I’m taking requests that aren’t “Piano Man” or “Free Bird.” Be sure to leave a tip in the jar…. Some notes: Usually I perform this operation as-shown in the video. I use my weight…
Read moreThis Saturday: ‘Ask Us Anything’ Livestream
We have – once again – upgraded our audio equipment and will take it for a spin at 3 p.m. (Eastern) Saturday, Nov. 20. On this livestream, Megan and I will answer questions on any topic, and I will demonstrate on my Roman workbench how I shape short sticks and long sticks for my chairs….
Read moreSoft Wax 2.0 (Bean Likes It)
If you have been waiting to buy some Soft Wax 2.0, Katherine has just put up a big batch for sale in her etsy store. For the photo above, Bean made his second-ever trip to our machine room (hence the unflattering lighting on his magnificent fur coat). He was so interested in all the new…
Read moreNow Shipping: ‘The Stick Chair Book’
Editor’s note: “The Stick Chair Book” – $49 plus domestic postage – is now shipping from our Indiana warehouse. If you order it from Lost Art Press before Dec. 12, you will receive a free pdf of the book at checkout. Though I have written a lot about the delays with printing “The Stick Chair…
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