View this email in your browser Mondays Aren't So Bad & A quick look at all the stuff Lost Art Press published during the last seven days. While Chris and Megan are off teaching in London, I'm left on my own at Willard to run amok. Just kidding – I have plenty to keep me busy in their absence including progress on my second apprenticeship chair. Oh, and give Wally pets, lots of those. In case you missed last week, here's the short of it.   Lost Art Press Blog Tongue & Groove Planes An excerpt from "American Peasant"; Chris writes about the history of tongue and groove planes and shares what tool he used when building furniture for "American Peasant." John Porritt: Details of His Work An intimate look at several of John Porritt's chairs that were present at his recent stick chair talk in Austerlitz, New York. Why does John sometimes use a doubler to bridge a long scarf joint? And why does he sometimes use a half-lap in his armbows? It's all here, plus a couple Welsh antiques too.   FAQ: 'Will my Local Retailer Carry this New Book?' It's a valid question to ask and to be frank, we don't know. Here, Chris explains why. The American Peasant Substack Why We Make the Exeter Hammer A self-explanatory title but also more. Chris tells the agonizing story of how our Exeter hammers went from a thought to a tangible product over the course of 3 years. (Free for everyone) Earlywood: Take My Advice, I'm Not Using It What does it really take to be a full-time furniture maker? Grab a pen and paper and take note – I know I sure did. (Free for everyone) The Anarchist's Compass No. 1 "You want to hear the craziest publishing story ever?" Spoiler: You WILL feel something. (Free for everyone) The Anarchist's Apprentice Substack I Do Like Mondays Bending red oak, how hard could it be? I write about the trials and tribulations of my first experience bending armbows. (For paid subscribers, with a free preview) The Toolmaker's Apprentice? Turns out, there's a lot of overlap between toolmaking and chairmaking; Chris explains. (For paid subscribers, with a free preview) Never Sponsored Substack The Lie-Nielsen Honing Guide – Worth it A well-made honing-guide, how imperative could it be? Probably more than you think. Chris gives his honest opinion on the Lie-Nielsen honing guide. (For paid subscribers, with a free preview) Tool Cases for Airplane Travel Neither Megan or Chris are strangers to traveling with tools. Here, they spill the beans on their set-up and provide other helpful tips. (For paid subscribers, with a free preview) On Instagram This Week Chris posts his most recent build; A curved-back armchair made from American elm and finished with a two-part wood bleach. 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