Estonian Chests, American Peasants, Adjectivial Thoughts & More!

View this email in your browser Mental Trips to Wales & Estonia (& Some American Peasantry) A quick look at all the stuff Lost Art Press published during the last seven days. We've a new book on the way to the printer, and a new cover for Chris's "American Peasant" – and we're all busy with projects. Chris is teaching a chair class (quelle surprise), Kale is working on one of their apprenticeship chairs and I'm about to dive in on a blanket chest build for the January Colonial Williamsburg Conference. And of course, we're writing/editing/making hammers/signing books and more! Lost Art Press Blog New Cover for 'American Peasant' – Plus A New Book The second printing of "American Peasant" (now back in stock) features a detail of a peasant cupboard Chris drew for the book. Plus, we sent "Good Eye" – the latest from Jim Tolpin and George Walker – to press! LAP Open Wire, Nov. 16, 2024 There are 100 questions and answers on all things woodworking (OK – chairs predominate) from Saturday's Open Wire. (The next one is on Dec. 14.) Building Chests – from 'Woodworking in Estonia' "Of older products of woodwork, the coffin and chest merit special mention, since already in feudal times a variety of methods were being employed for joining their sides, legs and the lid." Read more about the process in this excerpt. The American Peasant Substack Meet Arthur Lewis: Luthier, Chairmaker, Gardener In our recent visit to Wales, Chris Williams introduced Chris Schwarz to Arthur Lewis – a fascinating person who can do just about anything with his hands. (For paid subscribers, with a free preview) Earlywood: It's OK (Good Even!) When They Hate Your Work Dugout chairs: a vernacular form that sprouts from a simple idea – Even a rotting tree has a use. (Free for everyone) The Anarchist's Compass No. 3 "The smartest people I've met aren't doctors, engineers or lawyers. They're farmers, furniture makers and (of course) warehouse managers." (For paid subscribers, with a free preview) Adjectives are for A-holes "Can a Methodist make Shaker furniture? Can a Seattle woodworker make Tidewater furniture? Can a 21st-century woodworker make Federal furniture?" (For paid subscribers, with a free preview) The Anarchist's Apprentice Substack Permission Granted "'I think what seeing these chairs in person for first time did was give me permission.' "He didn't have to elaborate; I knew exactly what he meant." (For paid subscribers, with a free preview) Never Sponsored Substack 2 Luxury Drill/Countersink Thingys Chris compares the Festool Centrotec Countersink Drill Bit, 3.5mm Pilot (492523) and the Amana Carbide Countersink Bit (55294) – after some sub-stellar Snappy experiences. (For paid subscribers, with a free preview) On Instagram This Week Gotta keep those stick chair feet warm… 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