This new cover features the step-by-step components of the manufacture of an 18th-century-style laminated firmer chisel. Author Kenneth Schwarz shipped us these samples from the Colonial Williamsburg shop where he works. The smiths use this set to show visitors how chisels are made by hand. It is truly jaw dropping to see how simple and elegant the process is. If the left-to-right (back cover running into front cover) sequence doesn’t make sense, wait until you read this article. It’s pretty astounding how easy he makes it look. The photography he sent us is super clear and absolutely gorgeous. Hang tight… after reading this article, you’ll find yourself typing “used anvil” into a Craigslist search. To look at the whole Table...
This post is part of a blog series revealing the table of contents of upcoming Issue Thirteen. As is our custom, we’ll be discussing one article per weekday in order to give you a taste of what is come. The subscription window which includes Issue Thirteen is open now. To get Issue Thirteen when it ships early October, you can sign up for a subscription here. If you aren’t sure about your subscription status, you can reach out to Grace at info@mortiseandtenonmag.com. Keep in mind though, if you are set to auto-renew, you never have to worry about getting the next issue of Mortise & Tenon. Issue Thirteen is coming your way soon! ___________________________________ Brendan Gaffney – “Root & Branch: Rediscovering the Uttermost Parts of a Tree”...
This post is part of a blog series revealing the table of contents of upcoming Issue Thirteen. As is our custom, we’ll be discussing one article per weekday in order to give you a taste of what is come. The subscription window which includes Issue Thirteen is open now. To get Issue Thirteen when it ships early October, you can sign up for a subscription here. If you aren’t sure about your subscription status, you can reach out to Grace at info@mortiseandtenonmag.com. Keep in mind though, if you are set to auto-renew, you never have to worry about getting the next issue of Mortise & Tenon. Issue Thirteen is coming your way soon! ___________________________________ “From the Ashes: Examination of a Mid-19th-Century Worktable” The number of surviving examples...
This post is part of a blog series revealing the table of contents of upcoming Issue Thirteen. As is our custom, we’ll be discussing one article per weekday in order to give you a taste of what is come. The subscription window which includes Issue Thirteen is open now. To get Issue Thirteen when it ships early October, you can sign up for a subscription here. If you aren’t sure about your subscription status, you can reach out to Grace at info@mortiseandtenonmag.com. Keep in mind though, if you are set to auto-renew, you never have to worry about getting the next issue of Mortise & Tenon. Issue Thirteen is coming your way soon! ___________________________________ Joshua A. Klein – “Fruitful Efficiency: On the Cultivation of Skill” Author Joshua...
This post is part of a blog series revealing the table of contents of upcoming Issue Thirteen. As is our custom, we’ll be discussing one article per weekday in order to give you a taste of what is come. The subscription window which includes Issue Thirteen is open now. To get Issue Thirteen when it ships early October, you can sign up for a subscription here. If you aren’t sure about your subscription status, you can reach out to Grace at info@mortiseandtenonmag.com. Keep in mind though, if you are set to auto-renew, you never have to worry about getting the next issue of Mortise & Tenon. Issue Thirteen is coming your way soon! ___________________________________ Jim Tolpin – “Some Thoughts on the Artisan Process: Enjoying (If Not...
This post is part of a blog series revealing the table of contents of upcoming Issue Thirteen. As is our custom, we’ll be discussing one article per weekday in order to give you a taste of what is come. The subscription window which includes Issue Thirteen is open now. To get Issue Thirteen when it ships early October, you can sign up for a subscription here. If you aren’t sure about your subscription status, you can reach out to Grace at info@mortiseandtenonmag.com. Keep in mind though, if you are set to auto-renew, you never have to worry about getting the next issue of Mortise & Tenon. Issue Thirteen is coming your way soon! ___________________________________ “Engaging Work: Selections on Craftsmanship & the Modern World” In ancient times, the...
This post is part of a blog series revealing the table of contents of upcoming Issue Thirteen. As is our custom, we’ll be discussing one article per weekday in order to give you a taste of what is come. The subscription window which includes Issue Thirteen is open now. To get Issue Thirteen when it ships early October, you can sign up for a subscription here. If you aren’t sure about your subscription status, you can reach out to Grace at info@mortiseandtenonmag.com. Keep in mind though, if you are set to auto-renew, you never have to worry about getting the next issue of Mortise & Tenon. Issue Thirteen is coming your way soon! ___________________________________ Michael Updegraff – “The Scraper Through the Ages” Thousands of years...
