Here is a list of what we've posted on the Lost Art Press blog and other platforms during the week. Note that some of the posts require subscriptions (either free or paid) to read. Dang this was a busy week.
Joint Stool Decoration: Turnings, Chamfers & Lamb's Tongues
Peter Follansbee shows how he decorates the legs of a joint stool using turnings from his pole lathe and carving tools. Lots of great photos and drawings of the process. It's an excerpt from the book "Make a Joint Stool" from Follansbee and Jennie Alexander.
Wood for Your First Stick Chair
A detailed entry on what species of North American woods are ideal for making your first stick chair. The focus is on woods that are easy to acquire, inexpensive and up to the task. Plus some advice on combining species, even if you want a clear finish on your chair.
Modified 'Bake House' Table for a Boot Tray
Editor Megan Fitzpatrick recounts the challenges of adapting a Shaker design as an entry table and boot tray for her home. The cherry (of course) piece features some traditional (and not) construction techniques. There are lots of little tips and cat photos.
LAP Open Wire, July 13, 2024
We held one of our "Open Wire" sessions on Saturday where readers could ask woodworking questions, and we tried to answer them. Our next Open Wire is July 20 (this Saturday). The post also includes a schedule for the Open Wires for the rest of the year.
Behold the Six-legged Catalan Chair
LAP indexer Suzanne Ellison posted a surprise entry on a fascinating vernacular ladderback chair designed for lounging that originated in Catalan. As always with Suzanne's posts, there are great photos of original chairs and manufactured versions.
Meet the Designer: Tom Bonamici
The people we work with at Lost Art Press – inside and outside of the company – always surprise me. Their backstories. Their motivations. But none has surprised me as much as that of our clothing design, Tom Bonamici. Check out the story. It is worth your time.
The 'A' Is Now at the End
Why publisher Christopher Schwarz doesn't call himself an "anarchist" anymore. The entry is an excerpt from "The Anarchist's Workbench" book, a free download.
(Free for everyone)
The Trouble Might be the Sharpening Stone
Some ancient communities had giant sharpening stones that were used by the entire village – Sliprännor is one word for them. A place where you couldn't disagree with the sharpening media. Also examined: An unlikely sharpening media from your dining table that we all share today.
(For paid subscribers, with a free preview)
Prototyping as Child's Play
Kale Vogt recalls their history as a childhood inventor – you probably didn't know that Kale invented the Swiffer. And how these early inventions (with fantastic photos) relate to the current chair design they are working on.
(For paid subscribers, with a free preview)
My Best Sub-$20 Tool Buy: Saddle Square
Megan counts the ways she loves her inexpensive Veritas Saddle Square – the one with straight sides. And she discusses other saddle squares – good and not-so-much.
(For paid subscribers, with a free preview)
Design Inspiration Everyday: The Pix-Star
Like many woodworkers, Chris collects hundreds of photos of pieces he loves, in hopes of using them for future inspiration. But how do you absorb them without spending hours at your computer? Chris uses a digital frame loaded with thousands of images he's collected.
(Free for everyone)
On Instagram This Week
Chris is in Germany this week teaching classes on stick chairs and a Dutch tool chest. Plus Peter Follansbee is at the Lost Art Press shop teaching carving.
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