The second batch of engraving tools have blades that are too pointy for my liking. And so we are switching to a round cutter. This appears to be a recent problem with the manufacturer of the blades, so not everyone’s tools have been affected. Take a look at the photo above. The cutter on the…
Read more2 Two Tool BagsI love our Thread-Line tool bag. It has been an almost daily companion in working on the Anthe building. But they are hard to come by (at least for me). If you can get one, I recommend it. It is tough and lightweight and has lots of pockets. A second excellent choice…
Read moreJust a quick reminder that our free shipping offer ends Friday (Nov. 24) at midnight. The free shipping offer applies to everything in our store, from a box of pencils to our massive iron holdfasts. If you are looking for a gift, all of my books sold through Lost Art Press are signed by me…
Read moreAluminum Medical ClipboardsWhile we are on the subject of clipboards (see yesterday’s post), please check out the ones made for hospitals and the military. They are typically aluminum, and they work via a giant piano hinge that is connected to the cover of the clipboard (the cover protects the pages from fluid spills and prying…
Read morePuebco ClipboardsI own more clipboards than bench planes. They manage every project I work on, from new chair designs to glue recipes. I appreciate the way they help me manage things in a chronological manner (and I can quickly change the chronology if necessary). I dislike the shiny pot-metal-and-hardboard clipboards from office supply stores. They…
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