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Even though I’ve been writing for newspapers and magazines for 25 years, it’s still a thrill to be on the cover or the front page. This month, a campaign-style bookcase I built for a customer is on the cover of the October 2014 issue of Popular Woodworking Magazine. The folding clamshell bookcase is my own …
I’m a fairly good instructor, but there are some things I just cannot teach. When I work with a student who keeps saying: “That’s good enough” as they put a project together, I despair. When they say: “This is just a classroom experience,” I freak out (inside). The way I look at woodworking is that …
“One thing I strongly object to — this is the use of inlaying and such extravagances on tool chests; they should be made well, strong, and convenient, so as to last a lifetime, being for use, not for show.” — A Practical Joiner, “The Woodworker” magazine, February 1902 Share this: Print Email Facebook Tumblr Pinterest …
CJ10 armchair. Here’s what I knew about Caleb James before I interviewed him for this profile: He makes hardwood spokeshaves that are handsome enough to qualify as sculpture, in addition to being a joy to use. The spokeshaves alone made Caleb worthy of a profile. He makes Danish Modern chairs based on original designs by …
The green paint can appear almost black in some light. I’ve used linseed oil paint on casework for some time; this is my first chair using the stuff. This comb-back is painted with Holkham green from Allbäck. On top of the paint is a thin coat of beeswax and washed linseed oil. I am pleased …
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The drop ceiling is out. Only the lighting remains. And the modern tile has been removed to expose the original yellow pine floor. Not everyone has the money to afford one of the special products we’re offering to help fund the restoration of the Anthe Building, our new headquarters. And I’ll be honest: We are …
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I love building campaign chests. There are so many variations on the form that I have yet to build two that are even similar. This week, I start on the most involved set of campaign chests yet. It’s a three-tiered version, which is based on one owned by John Nicholson (1821-1857) and now owned by …
At the request of readers, we have created a way for you to donate to help fund the two scholarship classes we are holding at Lost Art Press this fall. In September, we are holding our second Chairmakers Toolbox class with six students. All students are from populations that are underrepresented in woodworking, including women, …