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‘The Woodworker Vols. 1-4’ is Back (Plus a Special Offer)
Well it took longer than I expected, but we now have all four volumes of “The Woodworker” back in stock and ready to ship.
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Christopher Schwarz
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It’s a Smalls World
The time I struggle the most in the craft is during the low tide between big, months-long projects.
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Christopher Schwarz
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Earlywood: Yesterday's Shame (and Tomorrow's)
Publisher’s note: Welcome to Earlywood, a free excerpt from one of the thousands of pieces I’ve written since 1996, which we share without shame every…
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Christopher Schwarz
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Pinch Rod Progress
We got the kinks worked out with our pinch rod prototypes, and production begins next week.
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Christopher Schwarz
Swartz’s Shorts (Not Short Pants)
This week I’m clearing out my notebook of short topics that never blossomed into full-blown Sunday columns.
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Earlywood: Stubbornness is a Skill
Publisher’s note: Good morning and welcome to Earlywood, a free excerpt from one of the thousands of pieces I’ve written since 1996.
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Christopher Schwarz
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A ‘Bulls%$t’ Artist
Plus some more warning flags.
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Christopher Schwarz
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Revise This
Let me put it this way: If you’ve been working in the craft every day for 29 years and your opinions on tools, joinery and finishing haven’t budged a…
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Christopher Schwarz
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Earlywood: Like Your Woodworking Teacher? Maybe You Shouldn’t
Publisher’s note: Once again, it’s time for Earlywood, a free excerpt from one of the thousands of pieces I’ve written since 1996.
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Christopher Schwarz
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A Mind Like a Limp Balloon
I strive to read every dang word I can about the craft (except the spiritual or “sawdust therapy” hoo-hah), but I’m here to tell you that nothing is a…
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Christopher Schwarz
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Megan, Please Fetch my Jodhpurs
Our new retail space took a leap forward today with the addition of these new cabinets to display books and tools.
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Christopher Schwarz
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All Hail Layout.Computer
Now even your dog can design a stick chair.
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