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'Excellent books'
From printing excellent books on the craft of woodworking to the production of easy-to-follow, high-quality films that encourage the amateur chairmaker just setting out, the ethos of Lost Art Press supports, amplifies, and inspires both expert craftspeople and those just starting out.
– Jake Aharonian
'Recommend wholeheartedly'
Each time I receive something from these guys, I immediately notice the craftsmanship of the books and the precision/durability of the tools and jigs. I recommend them wholeheartedly.
– Geoff
'Useful new tools'
LAP and Crucible is my go to for woodworking inspiration, how to knowledge, beautiful and beautifully written books on the craft, plus useful new tools these folks invent and make in the US.
– John Passacantando
Good News for our Digital Products
If you are a fan of our digital products (pdfs, videos, plans, etc) then you know that they are sent to you as a link via email after checkout. But did you know that you can also access any of your digital purchases by logging ...
Last Chance for Free PDF with ‘Dutch Tool Chests’
Order “Dutch Tool Chests” (by me!) by 11:59 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11, to get a free pdf with your book order. Until then, the book and pdf is $39. At midnight on Wednesday, the pdf will cost $9.75 extra if ordered with the ...
2024 Anarchist’s Gift Guide: Day 13
The only better (by which I mean long-lasting and uber comfy) boots I’ve ever had were Cole Haans with Nike Air insoles. They were of course discontinued before I could stock up. For the last decade or so, I’ve sworn by ...
2024 Anarchist’s Gift Guide: Day 12
This is a must-have if you have socket chisels – especially if you remove the handle from time to time. Once the handle won’t stay in anymore, spray the wood that goes into the socket, pop it in place then whack the handle ...
2024 Anarchist’s Gift Guide: Day 11
We use utility knives all the time around here, and they get dull quickly. There is little more frustrating than trying to cut with a dull blade – plus it’s dangerous. But it’s a pain to go searching for that pack of blades you know ...
5 Lost Art Press Woodworking Pencils
Traditional school pencils aren’t ideal for woodworking. The pencils and their lead snap too easily in use. And the eraser is a joke (we have a recommendation below).
After testing many different combinations of lead (called the “core”) and diameters, this pencil became our shop favorite. It is robust because of its diameter and the fact that it is round. It leaves a good dark mark and sharpens easily. Our pencils are made in the USA to our specifications.
Specifications
Diameter .375” (versus .295” for a typical pencil)
Lead: .125” in diameter (versus .090” in a typical pencil)
Length: 6-7/8”
Core: medium soft
Wood: Calocedrus decurrens (incense cedar)
Oh, and about the missing eraser on the end of the pencil: Get a vinyl artist’s eraser and you will be much happier with the results. There are lots of good ones out there. We like the Sanford Magic Rub 1954.