The American Peasant Substack
Earlywood: Build a Coffin
As Chris was working on “The Anarchist’s Design Book,” he gathered a group of friends to build a coffin in his backyard to test the methods.
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Workshop Covington Update
An update from Ania Nowakowski (one half of the Workshop Covington team) on what’s been happening behind the scenes.
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The Exit Interview for 2026
How to be a better teacher; how to be a better student. Plus a wee rant about tool- and bench-shaped objects, jigs and more below the paywall.
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The Anarchist’s Apprentice Substack
Get Your Grip On
Both Chris and I have fretsaw that hold the blade using pressure. Here’s how to make the pressure plates grippier so the blades are easier to keep in place.
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My Honest Review of Christopher Schwarz’s Apprenticeship Program
In which newly-minted journeyperson Katherine Schwarz makes her dad tear up.
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Building with Travis Curtis
Katherine shares her week of fun and frivolity while building a Jennie Chair under the patient tutelage of Travis Curtis.
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Never Sponsored Substack
Review: Veritas Rip Tenon Saw
Saw expert Matt Cianci – who typically prefers older saws – shares his thoughts on the Veritas rip-filed tenon saw.
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Rockler Portable Drill Guide
Katherine and Kale (with some commentary from Chris) weigh in on this guidethat heps keep your holes straight (or angled).
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