The following is excerpted from Derek Jones’ new book “Cricket Tables.” Simplicity, necessity and ingenuity are the three key principles for making cricket tables. This traditional three-legged table exists in a variety of forms and woods – no two are the same. So making them follows an organic process – your tools and materials dictate…
Read moreThe following is excerpted from Derek Jones’ new book “Cricket Tables.” Edge jointing narrow boards to make up a wider panel is the most common way to achieve large components. The technique is a constant theme among woodworkers working with solid timber because it forms the basis of nearly every project both large and small….
Read moreI had a half-hour or so video chat with Derek Jones, the author of the new book “Cricket Tables,” to ask him about the form, what drew it to him in the first place, where the name came from, and where his online handle (lowfatroubo) originated. Grab a cup of coffee or tea and listen…
Read moreOur newest title, “Cricket Tables” by Derek Jones, showed up two weeks early. It is in stock and ready to ship. And boy is that cover green. Derek picked out the color, and it has really grown on us. You will not lose this book in the dark. The book ships for free until Nov….
Read moreHere is a quick-ish update on products we hope to have in stock before the holidays – including three I haven’t announced before. “Cricket Tables” by Derek Jones This book should arrive at the warehouse any day now. Is the cover cloth going to be that bright green? I hope not. But if it is,…
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