The big news: Mike Pekovich’s new book, “Benchwork: A Guide to Hand Tools, Work Strategies, Benches & Storage,” is now available in our store. During Mike’s long tenure at Fine Woodworking magazine, he’s visited workshops all over the world run by efficient and thoughtful artisans. Their brightest ideas about tools, storage, workbenches and wall cabinets flowed into Mike’s Connecticut workshop, where he builds furniture for the magazine and customers. And after many years of refining his current space, Mike took a deep breath and decided to redesign his workbench, tool cabinet, tool chests and shop fixtures. And he shares his knowledge in this gorgeous book.
So this week, I suspect at least some of the editorial staff will be helping out in the warehouse. Plus, we have a couple friends in this week for dovetail and chairmaking lessons. And we’re all still working on new books and videos, of course, and planning for Handworks in Amana, Iowa, on Sept. 4-5 (it’s the only show to which we look forward!)
– Fitz
Lost Art Press Blog
Mind Upon Mind: Making Tenons Pop
Courtesy of Nick Stanchenko, here’s a way to use glue not only to erase gaps around your tenons, but to make them visually stand out.
Planes for Joinery
In this excerpt from “Benchwork,” discover which joinery planes Mike Pekovich finds essential, and those he thinks are also nice to have.
Pocket Book Set of Six
For just under $100, you can get all six of our pint-sized books that are chock-full of woodworking info.
LAP Open Wire: Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026
We’ve 150 questions and answers available for your woodworking reading and enjoyment from Saturday’s Open Wire. (The next one is October 10.)
