Megan and are now filming and editing a long-form video about how I build a Gibson chair, one of my favorite Irish chairs. The video, which should be released late next week, will include a pdf of the full-size templates needed to build the chair, plus drawings for the simple jigs I use, plus a…
Read moreNot everyone has the money to afford one of the special products we’re offering to help fund the restoration of the Anthe Building, our new headquarters. And I’ll be honest: We are uneasy asking for help. It’s not in our nature. But several readers have asked for a way to contribute directly, without having to…
Read moreThe most recent batch of Huck weave towels we bought are terrible. They leave little blue strings behind. Not just a wee bit of lint. Big blue strings everywhere, like I wiped my project with Grover during the high shedding season for Muppets. I first fell in like with Huck towels when Ty Black, who…
Read moreHey everybody, I am in Pittsburgh today for my daughter’s graduation ceremony. So today’s Open Wire is hosted by Megan Fitzpatrick. She is standing by today to answer your woodworking questions. Write your question in the comments section below, and she will do her best to answer. Before you ask a question, a couple requests…
Read moreWork began today on the Anthe Building, the 1897 factory in central Covington that is going to become Lost Art Press’ new headquarters in June. This morning we shot this short video tour of the building before we began work. This is the “before” picture. The “after” picture? We’re shooting that in 2028. What is…
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