Author Archives: Lost Art Press

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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For Sale Via Silent Auction: Comb-back Stick Chair 

Today I am putting up for sale this eight-stick comb-back chair that is finished in milk paint. This chair is being sold via silent auction – details of the auction are below. But first, here is some information about the chair itself. This chair is a new design and is (I think) a successful effort…

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That’s Iron Abuse, Mister

We just received our first fully finished sample of our new Crucible Planing Stops. The cast ductile iron stops are all poured and are about halfway through the grinding process. So it won’t be long now. The stops will cost less than $50. And they are incredibly simple to install: Drill a 5/8” hole in…

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Back in Stock: Pencils!

We haven’t given up on getting everything restocked in our store. Today I’m happy to say that our Lost Art Press Pencils are back in stock. These U.S.-made pencils are made to our specifications and come in a nicely printed box. I don’t have good news, however, about restocking “The Anarchist’s Tool Chest.” Our Michigan…

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