The American Peasant Substack
Earlywood: Bread and Circuses
Many years ago, when I attempted to make my first serious loaf of bread, I learned something about woodworking benches.
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Insert 'Branching Out' Joke Here
…I stopped, took a deep breath and tried to focus my eyes on the roots and branches. Somewhere in these vines, roots and branches there had to be some chair arms.
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The Anarchist's Apprentice Substack
Shift Work
…Today and yesterday, two separate local restaurant owners came in to discuss a variety of topics ranging from social media to bookbinding. I sat in on these conversations to listen and gain perspective.
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About the Word: Apprentice
Is this word a positive one? I think so. But Kale and I discussed it in this video.
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Star-M 601 Bits: Borers from Another Planet
The thing about the Wood Owl and Star-M bits is that they do incredible tricks that no other regular drill bit can do. But they all have a dark side.
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Hans Karlsson Scorp: Another Great Way to Do it
In July, I got to use the Hand Karlsson scorp, an ancient form of tool that shows up in the archeological tool record all over Europe but has almost disappeared from modern tool chests. The tool is different from what we today call an inshave as it has only one handle that is connected to the two tangs of the tool.
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