New book: Principles of Design' – Plus, a new travisher design and a discussion of Grizzly (good or bad?)

Also now shipping The Stick Chair Journal No. 2

View this email in your browser Now Shipping: 'Principles of Design'  Plus Our Thoughts on Grizzly Industrial A quick look at all the stuff Lost Art Press published during the last seven days. Megan is at Colonial Williamsburg this week for research, so Kale and I are processing stock for an upcoming chair class and launching our newest book: "Principles of Design." We're also trying to get a bunch of Exeter-pattern hammers assembled this week. This is not a quiet week. Lost Art Press Blog Now Shipping: 'Principles of Design' Our newest title, "Principles of Design" was an early 20th-century text written to help shop teachers teach design. The book is a fantastic, logical and easy-to-understand book on design principles. We're only printing 3,000 copies, so check it out here. Exeter Hammers, 'Principles of Design' & Dados Megan shares a meaty excerpt from her forthcoming book "Dutch Tool Chests" on cutting dados by hand. Plus, updates on our Exeter-pattern hammer. For Sale: Comb-back Stick Chair in Sycamore and Oak I have put a new comb-back up for sale. It's $1,500 (which includes domestic shipping). That's on the very low end of my typical price sheet. Nothing's wrong with the chair, I just like y'all. Details here. In 30 Years, Oak Trees Will Have More Woody Biomass We aren't pollyanna about climate change, but there are some side-effects that might be good for woodworkers. Check out this paper from the Birmingham Institute of Forest Research. Dovetailed Blanket Chest for Colonial Williamsburg Conference Take a gander at the beautiful blanket chest that Megan is reproducing for the Colonial Williamsburg conference next year. And you can now register for said conference and cheer Megan on in person. The American Peasant Substack Make a Chair from a Dump The older I get, the more willing I am to embrace unusual species in my chair work. In this post I discuss how excellent American sycamore is for seats, arms and combs. I also sing the praises of red oak and hickory, two other humble species. (For paid subscribers, with a free preview) Earlywood: 'The Will and the Deed' The market for furniture makers such as myself is a supply problem as much as anything. If there aren't people making furniture for sale, then customers will turn to the factory stuff. (Free for everyone) The Anarchist's Apprentice Substack Room to Wander Even when on vacation, Kale's mind wanders back to the second chair they need to make for their apprenticeship. What will it be? Something flashy? Something new? (For paid subscribers, with a free preview) Don't Be a Hero Learning to move lumber – and to move lumber with other woodworkers – is an important skill. Some tips to do it better. Plus, a trick on how to cut your through-tenons just a wee bit proud so they can be felt by the observer. (For paid subscribers, with a free preview) Never Sponsored Substack Peter Galbert's T2 Travisher Peter Galbert has redesigned the travisher. This one can be used more easily with hardwood seats, and it can take a heavy cut. You might not need a scorp/inshave. (Free for everyone) Double Square: Great for Dovetails Double squares with a thin blade can help you find faults with your dovetails that are invisible to the naked eye. Megan offers you both new and used options. (For paid subscribers, with a free preview) Don't Poke the Bear. Pet It. During the 1990s, a local woodworking store had a banner hanging up among its machinery, clamps and woodworking supplies: "Friends Don't let Friends Buy Grizzly." These days, the machine world is a mess of global ties. We help you make sense of it. On Instagram This Week Check out the chair class we just finished. Plus photos of our new Exeter-pattern hammer, which has just gone into production. 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