The Crucible Cross-Peen Hammer is in production, and the first tools will go up for sale in a week or two. This has been a year-long project that required a lot of programming, plus finding a new handle supplier. The result? Craig Jackson, our machinist at Machine Time, said about the finished hammer “I’m happy…
Read moreA quick note: Katherine has just posted about 32 jars of Soft Wax 2.0 in her store. You can read all about it in her etsy store. Also, we have now boxed up all the special Anthe Lump Hammers, and we found we had a few extra to sell. You can visit our store here…
Read moreOur customer service lines are buzzing with customers asking what will happen to the 837 Willard St. storefront when the Anthe building comes on line. Will people still be able to visit the Willard Street shop? Where will the books, tools and apparel be sold? What about the woodworking classes? Here’s the plan as of…
Read moreWelcome to the LAP Open Wire, where we endeavor to answer your questions about woodworking – plus our tools, books and apparel. Here’s how it works: Type your question in the comment field. I will do my best to answer it. It is that easy. Before you ask a question, please read this. So here…
Read moreIt’s been one bonkers week since we closed on our purchase of the Anthe Building, which will become our new headquarters here in Covington, Ky. (If you don’t know what I am talking about, click here.) This blog entry is a brief update on a shed-load of work. But before you read further, please take…
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