The American Peasant Substack
The Story Behind Paul and Pascale’s $10,000 Grants to 21 Woodworkers (Part 1)
Those posts you might have seen in Instagram or the ad in Fine Woodworking? Completely legit – here’s the story.
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The Rippling Impact of Grants (Part 2)
Here are the stories of nine of the recipients of Paul. and Pascale Edelman’s woodworking grant.
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I’ve Always Been a No-show
Chris doesn’t love woodworking shows in general, but there is one that is well worth the time and travel: Handworks. And it’s happening again this fall.
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As Stupid as Houses
Build in a manner that make it difficult to erase your legacy.
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The Anarchist’s Apprentice Substack
My Ever-Changing Opinion on ‘iPad Art’
Katherine has come to appreciate the power of digital drawing – a little too late for currying favor with a certain college professor.
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How to Deal with Case Hardening
You can’t tell by looking at the outside of a board if the interior is going to fight you – but if it does, here’s how achieve victory.
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Skin Tac Wipes
Do bandages have a hard time sticking to your skin? It’s a problem Chris faces on an almost-daily basis. These wipes have worked for him. (I’ve had bandages stay on me through several showers – so these wipes would make them permanent!)
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Folding Joinery Saws for Travel
It can be a little scary to travel with expensive saws – no matter how carefully you pack, there’s a chance a blade will get kinked (either by travel conditions or students). Here are two saws that can help alleviate those challenges.
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