The digest is a bit late because I was teaching at the Marc Adams School of Woodworking and didn't get home until last night. Here's a roundup of the stuff we published during the week so you can catch up on your reading.
Working Without a Workbench
Oooh, they excerpted me (Megan must be desperate). This post covers how I do woodworking when I don't have a workbench. I have to do this at times when I'm in the field. The excerpt is from "The Anarchist's Tool Chest" (which is a free download).
Video Postcards from Germany
See what I did in Germany this month. I have two short videos (both work now -- sorry). One shows a lot of really interesting folk furniture I encountered (along with some beer-fueled jokes). The other shows the Dutch Tool Chest class I taught in Munich.
New Video: Make a Swedish Tool Chest with Whitney Miller
We just released this new video on building a Swedish tool chest. It's hosted by Whitney Miller, an intermediate woodworker who is great at teaching basic skills and making you laugh your butt off. It's a fun video. Plus all the drawings you need to make the chest. The video has an introductory price that ends in three weeks…..
Early Bookcases, Cupboards & Carousels
Saucy Indexer Suzanne Ellison pulled together this fascinating blog post about early bookshelves and (amazing) carousels (yes, there is a video). If you love book storage (and who doesn't), you'll enjoy this well-illustrated piece.
Earlywood: The Illiterate Light
Somehow I make the case that maybe you'll be a better woodworker if you stop reading so many books. Maybe you shouldn't read this article and instead spend all your money here.
(Free for everyone)
Poverty Chairs
A short but punchy case for stick chairs – even if you hate the suckers.
(Free for everyone)
Anyone Can Dress the Part
We are launching a new apparel line – called Joyner – and we are going to start making workwear in a way that has less waste and more size options. This is the first step of many in launching the line. Follow along if you like!
(For paid subscribers, with a free preview)
You Have Got to Eat Your Own Swill
It starts with a chicken wing (like all great stories). And it ends with an exhortation to face your work with open eyes and fearlessness. Why? If you don't it will come back to haunt you.
(Free for everyone)
To (Germany) & Froe
Kale finds a froe that was made by family members, deepening her roots in the craft. (It's a great story.) Also, snapshots from Germany. Plus, I somehow come to terms with teaching and actually… enjoy it?
(For paid subscribers, with a free preview)
Gyokucho 306 Razorsaw
If you are a beginner and can only buy one handsaw, this is the one. It's inexpensive, cuts like a $500 saw and has a replaceable blade. We've been using this one for years and can recommend it without reservation.
(For paid subscribers, with a free preview)
On Instagram This Week
We have an unboxing video (wait, come back!). It's a video of a miniature chair that is definitely worth seeing. Plus, see our new clamp rack that Kale built and see the progress we are making at renovating our warehouse.
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