Two furniture makers test woodworking tools and apparel at full price, giving honest, sometimes harsh reviews of hand tools, pencils, and work clothing. Readers get practical buying advice for woodworkers and tradespeople.
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A blunt, irreverent woodworking newsletter by writer Christopher Schwarz covering folk furniture, chairmaking history, and the realities of running a craft business. Readers get essays on handmade objects, historical woodworking traditions, and candid personal stories about money and craft life.
Jeff Waldman's personal newsletter covers his design and building projects, hands-on tinkering, and blind taste tests, linking them to personal and community growth. Issues mix anecdotes about woodworking, models of San Francisco landmarks, and reflections on appreciation and craft.
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