Editor's note: Every week, we post a lot of information on a lot of platforms. We know it can be overwhelming. To keep everyone up to speed,I'm trying out this weekly digest. If you like it (or hate it), let us know. We are still (as always) finding our way.
Lost Art Press Blog
News: 'American Peasant' Release, FWW Cover & The Stick Chair Journal
A surprise here: I'm on the latest cover of Fine Woodworking magazine. The biggest surprise? I don't look like a lab animal. In the article, I build an Irish armchair. If you are a FWW subscriber, you can read all about it here (and see some videos).
Other news: The Stick Chair Journal No. 2 is on press. Cover article: the Hobbit-y Chair.
Painting & Finishing Slöjd
A meaty excerpt from Jogge Sunquist's "Slojd in Wood" book. Jogge shows you how he uses artists' paints to color his carving projects. Color is one of Jogge's secret weapons, and embracing it will add another dimension to your carved objects.
Now Shipping: 'American Peasant' (the PDF is Free)
'American Peasant' is now available as a free PDF download (just go here).Or you can buy the US-made hardback book for $37. All the details about the book are on the blog. We also have new ball caps in stock: navy blue with dividers embroidered in white thread.
The American Peasant Substack
The Ghost in the Machine
The manual typewriter is the hand tool of the writing world. Chris explains how his hate/love relationship with this machine helped him as a writer and woodworker. And why he purchased a restored Smith-Corona Silent.
Plans for the Stoutback Chair
Chris just finished his latest chair design, which is for larger sitters. The engineering is a combination of good wood selection and slightly increased part sizes. The result looks like a lightweight and airy place to sit. Paid subscribers to the substack can download the full-size patterns for the chair.
Never Sponsored Substack
Conway Electric Devices Take a Beating
Surge suppressors from the office supply store don't last long in a dusty workshop. We review Conway Electric's USA-made cast-aluminum surge protectors, which have survived four years in our workshop. And no, you can't build these devices from off-the-shelf parts.
Japanese Nail Set: Cheap & Versatile
This $12 nail set is better than anything else on the market. In addition to the pointy tip (which can be easily configured for cut nails), the nail set has an additional tip that allows you to set nails in close quarters.
The Anarchist's Apprentice Substack
Ladderback and XL Stick Chair
A look at Kale's prototype ladderback chair, which is fueling Kale's love affair with the lathe. Megan is editing a new book from George Walker and Jim Tolpin. And how we are trying to survive the summer, which is our slow sales season
On Instagram this Week
We're planting a tree in front of the workshop (we don't just kill them). Plus a tip for how to get your spokeshave into really tight spaces (hint: remove its handles). And Chris heads off to Germany to teach.
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