Next Friday, Lucy and I fly to Australia for a week of relaxation and marsupials. And then I’ll stay on to teach a couple chairmaking classes for Wood Dust

Lost Art Press

17.09.2025

Setting the Record Straighter. No – Sharper. ‘The Chairmaker’s Workshop’ - Lost Art Press

One of the rewards for running a publishing company is getting to say “yes” when other people wouldn’t even know to say “no.” Two summers ago, chairmaker

Lost Art Press

15.09.2025

Pocket Book Preview: 'Make Fresh Milk Paint' - Lost Art Press

As I write this, we're awaiting proofs on our latest pocket book, "Make Fresh Milk Paint," by Nick Kroll. Nick was in one of Christopher Schwarz's Germany

Lost Art Press

12.09.2025

Interview With 'Wood by Wright' - Lost Art Press

Two weeks ago, James Wright and his daughter Melody visited Lost Art Press to do a video tour and interview. James – aka Wood by Wright – is one of the

Lost Art Press

11.09.2025

No Steambox? No Problem - Lost Art Press

In their efforts to make chairmaking more accessible, Alexander Brothers in Virginia now offers steambent arms and armbows that will work with all the

Lost Art Press

08.09.2025

This Week: Handmade ATC Mugs - Lost Art Press

To mark the release of the revised edition of "The Anarchist's Tool Chest," we asked the artists at SKT Ceramics in Cincinnati to design a large porcelain

Lost Art Press

05.09.2025

Closeout Sale: 'The Stick Chair Book' for $27 - Lost Art Press

"The Stick Chair Book" is on sale now for just $27 – that’s 50 percent off.

Lost Art Press

04.09.2025

For Sale: Comb-back in Elm and Soft Wax - Lost Art Press

I built this lowback for the third edition of “The Stick Chair Book” (coming out this year). This chair reflects all the design changes I’ve made to the form

Lost Art Press

04.09.2025

Applications Open for Appalachian Traditional Artists Program - Lost Art Press

South Arts, a nonprofit regional arts organization that supports artists and organizations, is now accepting applications for its FY26 Emerging Traditional

Lost Art Press

03.09.2025

Help Out with Our Chairmaker's Toolbox Classes - Lost Art Press

Megan and I are teaching two scholarship classes for The Chairmaker’s Toolbox this fall. I’m teaching a chair class (surprise) Sept. 15-19. Megan is teaching

Lost Art Press

02.09.2025

Storefront Closed for Labor Day - Lost Art Press

If you're traveling through Covington for the holiday weekend and planning to stop in at the Lost Art Press storefront, please do – on Friday between 10

Lost Art Press

02.09.2025

Closed for Labor Day - Lost Art Press

Our warehouse and storefront are closed today for Labor Day – we'll be back at it tomorrow! And the storefront will be open this week Wednesday and Friday

Lost Art Press

25.08.2025

The Case for Hollows and Rounds - Lost Art Press

The following is excerpted from Matthew Bickford’s “Mouldings in Practice.” In this book, Bickford shows you how to turn a set of complicated mouldings into a

Lost Art Press

25.08.2025

Mind Upon Mind: Aging a Chair - Lost Art Press

Editor’s note: Our Mind Upon Mind series is a nod to a 1937 Chips from the Chisel column (also featured in “Honest Labour: The Charles H. Hayward

Lost Art Press

25.08.2025

For Sale: Comb-back in Elm, White Oak & Hickory - Lost Art Press

This comb-back chair is based on the chair on the cover of “The Stick Chair Book,” with some modifications detailed below. The finish is fresh milk paint (a

Lost Art Press

25.08.2025

Woodworking Tourism: A How-to Guide - Lost Art Press

Almost every week – especially during the summer – we get messages from readers who want help with an upcoming trip. They are headed to Kalamazoo, Michigan,

Lost Art Press

25.08.2025

John Ruskin & 'Happenings' - Lost Art Press

The following is excerpted from “The Intelligent Hand,” by David Binnington Savage. It’s a peek into a woodworking life that’s at a level that most of us can

Lost Art Press

12.08.2025

New Hand-stamped Slipcases - Lost Art Press

We have a limited run of handmade slipcases hand printed with the image of a honey bee (the symbol of workers everywhere). The slipcase comes with a copy of

Lost Art Press

10.08.2025

LAP Open Wire, Aug. 9, 2025 - Lost Art Press

Comments are now closed. See you on Oct. 25!

Lost Art Press

09.08.2025

Free PDF of 'The Anarchist's Tool Chest: Revised Edition' Now Online - Lost Art Press

Visit the store page of "The Anarchist's Tool Chest: Revised Edition" to get a free copy of the book's PDF. There are two links to download it in the first

Lost Art Press

08.08.2025

Now Shipping: 'The Anarchist's Tool Chest: Revised Edition' - Lost Art Press

We’ve just received 11 pallets of “The Anarchist’s Tool Chest: Revised Edition” and we are busy shipping them out to customers. The first 500 customers will

Lost Art Press

04.08.2025

Mind Upon Mind: Plugs for the Veritas Power Tenon Cutter - Lost Art Press

Editor’s note: Our Mind Upon Mind series is a nod to a 1937 Chips from the Chisel column (also featured in “Honest Labour: The Charles H. Hayward

Lost Art Press

04.08.2025

Soft Wax 2.0 in Full Production - Lost Art Press

We are now selling jars of Soft Wax 2.0 – our favorite finish for bare wood – which we make at our Covington headquarters.

Lost Art Press

29.07.2025

Mind Upon Mind: Heartnut Ladderback - Lost Art Press

Editor’s note: Our Mind Upon Mind series is a nod to a 1937 Chips from the Chisel column (also featured in “Honest Labour: The Charles H. Hayward

Lost Art Press

29.07.2025

Freehand Carving Devon/Ipswich - Lost Art Press

The following is excerpted from Peter Follansbee’s “Joiner’s Work.”

Lost Art Press

29.07.2025

Lessons From 3 Chairs - Lost Art Press

During my last day in the U.K. last week, we crammed in as much as possible. It was like a hot dog eating contest. But instead of cased meats, we were

Lost Art Press

29.07.2025

Open Wire: The Place to Ask Your Questions - Lost Art Press

Just a gentle reminder – or announcement for those of you who are new here – that six Saturdays a year, we hold "Open Wire" hours from 8 a.m.-5 pm. That's the

Lost Art Press

29.07.2025

Slats for a Post-and-Rung Chair - Lost Art Press

The following is excerpted from the third edition of “Make a Chair from a Tree,” by Jennie Alexander.

Lost Art Press

12.07.2025

Know Your Materials - Lost Art Press

The following is excerpted from “Shaker Inspiration” by Christian Becksvoort.

Lost Art Press

10.07.2025

Mind Upon Mind: Bevel Gauge Stand - Lost Art Press

Editor’s note: Our Mind Upon Mind series is a nod to a 1937 Chips from the Chisel column (also featured in “Honest Labour: The Charles H. Hayward

Lost Art Press

07.07.2025

A Good Visit: Rosenheim Wood Technology Museum - Lost Art Press

After I dragged my butt off the plane to Munich with no sleep, Heiko Pulcher did me a huge favor. He plunked me into his Subaru wagon and drove me to the Das

Lost Art Press

04.07.2025

Glen Huey (1959-2025): One of the Greats - Lost Art Press

Glen Huey, a great furniture maker, teacher and (I hope) friend, died unexpectedly on July 27 after posting a short notice about an upcoming medical procedure

Lost Art Press

04.07.2025

Backwoods Chairmakers - Setting Out - Lost Art Press

The following is excerpted from “Backwoods Chairmakers,” by Andrew D. Glenn. Part travelogue, part profile and part how-to, “Backwoods Chairmakers” explores

Lost Art Press

02.07.2025

2 New Products: A Video & Something for Your Wounds - Lost Art Press

We’ve launched two new products today for those of you who like hatchets – and sometimes need to clean up the blood they leave behind....

Lost Art Press

01.07.2025

David T. Smith: A Name You Should Know - Lost Art Press

One of the most famous furniture makers and designers in the Midwest is someone you don’t hear much about in woodworking circles: David T. Smith. With this

Lost Art Press

28.06.2025

Philippe Lafargue - Lost Art Press

Philippe Lafargue died at his home from an undiagnosed glioblastoma on June 22. Philippe has been instrumental in the Roubo project, helping with translations

Lost Art Press

27.06.2025

Fitting the Lock - A Commentary on "The Joiner and Cabinet Maker" - Lost Art Press

The following is excerpted from “The Joiner and Cabinet Maker,” by Anonymous, Christopher Schwarz and Joel Moskowitz.

Lost Art Press

26.06.2025

Special: 'Welsh Stick Chairs' & 'Good Work' - Lost Art Press

Get two classic chairmaking books – "Welsh Stick Chairs" and "Good Work" – for one special price. Together, they're just $ 49 – but only through August 7. The

Lost Art Press

24.06.2025

Lecture: 'Anyone Can be a Chairmaker' - Lost Art Press

One of our local treasures, the Baker Hunt Art and Cultural Center, hosts a free lecture series in its Scudder House ballroom, and the speaker on August 13 is

Lost Art Press

20.06.2025

Mind Upon Mind: Making Armbow Miters - Lost Art Press

Editor’s note: Our Mind Upon Mind series is a nod to a 1937 Chips from the Chisel column (also featured in “Honest Labour: The Charles H. Hayward Years”), in

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Heading to Australia One Last Time - Lost Art Press

Setting the Record Straighter. No – Sharper. ‘The Chairmaker’s Workshop’ - Lost Art Press

Pocket Book Preview: 'Make Fresh Milk Paint' - Lost Art Press

Interview With 'Wood by Wright' - Lost Art Press

No Steambox? No Problem - Lost Art Press

This Week: Handmade ATC Mugs - Lost Art Press

Closeout Sale: 'The Stick Chair Book' for $27 - Lost Art Press

For Sale: Comb-back in Elm and Soft Wax - Lost Art Press

Applications Open for Appalachian Traditional Artists Program - Lost Art Press

Help Out with Our Chairmaker's Toolbox Classes - Lost Art Press

Storefront Closed for Labor Day - Lost Art Press

Closed for Labor Day - Lost Art Press

The Case for Hollows and Rounds - Lost Art Press

Mind Upon Mind: Aging a Chair - Lost Art Press

For Sale: Comb-back in Elm, White Oak & Hickory - Lost Art Press

Woodworking Tourism: A How-to Guide - Lost Art Press

John Ruskin & 'Happenings' - Lost Art Press

New Hand-stamped Slipcases - Lost Art Press

LAP Open Wire, Aug. 9, 2025 - Lost Art Press

Free PDF of 'The Anarchist's Tool Chest: Revised Edition' Now Online - Lost Art Press

Now Shipping: 'The Anarchist's Tool Chest: Revised Edition' - Lost Art Press

Mind Upon Mind: Plugs for the Veritas Power Tenon Cutter - Lost Art Press

Soft Wax 2.0 in Full Production - Lost Art Press

Mind Upon Mind: Heartnut Ladderback - Lost Art Press

Freehand Carving Devon/Ipswich - Lost Art Press

Lessons From 3 Chairs - Lost Art Press

Open Wire: The Place to Ask Your Questions - Lost Art Press

Slats for a Post-and-Rung Chair - Lost Art Press

Know Your Materials - Lost Art Press

Mind Upon Mind: Bevel Gauge Stand - Lost Art Press

A Good Visit: Rosenheim Wood Technology Museum - Lost Art Press

Glen Huey (1959-2025): One of the Greats - Lost Art Press

Backwoods Chairmakers - Setting Out - Lost Art Press

2 New Products: A Video & Something for Your Wounds - Lost Art Press

David T. Smith: A Name You Should Know - Lost Art Press

Philippe Lafargue - Lost Art Press

Fitting the Lock - A Commentary on "The Joiner and Cabinet Maker" - Lost Art Press

Special: 'Welsh Stick Chairs' & 'Good Work' - Lost Art Press

Lecture: 'Anyone Can be a Chairmaker' - Lost Art Press

Mind Upon Mind: Making Armbow Miters - Lost Art Press

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