A newsletter of essays by a writer reflecting on forty years of observation, with issue titles such as The Practice Broker, The Pencil and The Revolt Room. The excerpts provided are only titles, so the specific arguments and style are not visible.
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A woodworker and author writes personal essays and historical pieces on folk furniture, vernacular chairs, craft, and running a woodworking business, plus a weekly archive excerpt called Earlywood. Posts mix memoir, research into ethnographic and design history, and irreverent commentary on craft culture.
A London-based writer's newsletter on Japanese craft, design and culture, told through first-hand visits to workshops, foundries and artist-built spaces. Each issue combines personal travel notes with background on makers, materials and the business of craft.
Independent, self-funded reviews of woodworking tools and workshop gear by two veteran furniture makers. Each issue gives hands-on, opinionated assessments with practical detail on use, cost and who should buy the product.
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