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View this email in your browser Cheap Kits for Stick Chairs; You Need Only 2 Rasps; & Free Videos on the Swedish Tool Chest A quick look at all the stuff Lost Art Press published during the last seven days. Apologies, apologies. I skipped a week of sending out this digest. It won't happen again. This week I'll train Megan and Kale on how to use this mailing service, so I'm not the only one with the keys to the car. Last week was wild. We had Jögge Sundqvist here to teach two classes, and I spent as much time as possible with this magical creature. Lost Art Press Blog Saws: The Story So Far Matt Cianci, the author of "Set & File: A Practical Guide to Saw Sharpening," discusses the historical texts on saws – what they got right and what they totally whiffed on. It's a great piece and will make you laugh. 2 Bonus Videos on the Swedish Tool Chest We filmed a couple bonus videos to accompany the "Make a Swedish Tool Chest" video, and you can watch both of them here for free. I discuss the history of the chest and how the tool-holding works. One commenter on Instagram said I give off "community college professor" vibes in these clips. LAP 2024 Holiday Open Day We are opening our doors in a big way on Nov. 23 for our annual holiday party featuring some fun give-aways, lots of blemished merchandise on sale and – as always – The Clock. A Reluctant Chair Jig I found a way to make chairmaking a little easier with a two-piece jig. It eliminates drilling errors in the seat and arms. Check it out. It works. Handy-works Suzanne Ellison's tribute to handworks, as shown through historical images. Good stuff, as always. Wood Kits for Stick Chairs If finding the right wood has been holding you back from building a stick chair, check this out. Alexander Bros. in Virginia is now selling stick chair kits in several species. And at very good prices. The American Peasant Substack My Service Station An early experience as a crossing guard led me to a life of service in journalism and woodworking. Plus, one weird trick that allows you to do woodworking after your joints fail. (Free for everyone) The Line Between Grace & Disaster I think of skill mostly as speed. When you are skilled you can do something in minutes that would take someone else hours or days. Anyone can cut dovetails as well as Frank Klausz can – given a long enough timeline. But how do you get to the correct speed? (For paid subscribers, with a free preview) Earlywood: The Fancy Lad & Lasses Here we have mashed together two snarky essays I wrote about Fancy Woodworkers, and how to spot one. No. 17: Your business card features two of these terms: bespoke, artisanal, handmade, crafted, maker, "and wedding DJ." (Free for everyone) The Truant Woodworker Though I'm a formally trained writer, I learned woodworking the slowest and most difficult way possible. It shaped my work, and for the better. You might also be a "feral woodworker." Check it out. The Anarchist's Apprentice Substack Spray Lessons Learned Learning to use a spray gun forces Kale to grapple with some of the weird aspects of the craft that we all take for granted (like shellac – bug excretions?). Plus tips on using a spay gun for beginners. (For paid subscribers, with a free preview) Proof If you are an apprentice, how do you prove it? If you studied under someone for years to learn the craft, what is the proof of your work? The answer might be a brass token. (For paid subscribers, with a free preview) Never Sponsored Substack Soapstone Pencils Need to mark dark wood with a fine line? Use the same inexpensive tool that welders use: soapstone pencils. (Free for everyone) Dual-layer Nitrile Gloves & No-shed Chip Brushes Stop buying the "rip-when-you-look-at-them" gloves for finishing. Spend a few more pennies for dual-layer nitrile gloves. Plus, our new favorite chip brushes. (For paid subscribers, with a free preview) You Need Only 2 Rasps (for the Rest of Your Life) Rasps are essential tools in our shop. But you don't need a lot of them. We think you need only two. Plus, this brush to clean them. On Instagram This Week More tool chest videos, plus an upgrade that we are making to our Brass Center Squares. Visit Lost Art Press Copyright (C) 2024 Lost Art Press. All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you subscribed to the Lost Art Press blog. Welcome! We try our best to make this a good experience for both of us... Our mailing address is: Lost Art Press 407 Madison Ave Covington, KY 41011-1519 USA Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe