Megan Fitzpatrick

1 week ago | neversponsored.substack.com | Megan Fitzpatrick |Christopher Schwarz

A fair number of people have asked why we bought another bench instead of simply making one – we do, after all, know how to make one. Or 10. The short answer is: We did the math. Factoring in our time and all materials (including the vises, for which we almost always use Benchcrafted products), we could not build one for less than the price of the Benchcrafted Split-top Roubo.

1 week ago | christopherschwarz.substack.com | Megan Fitzpatrick

Chris and I will be eagerly awaiting your woodworking questions this Saturday (April 19) from about 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on the Lost Art Press blog. On Saturday morning, an "Open Wire" post will go live. If you have a question, all you have to do is type it into the comments and we'll – eventually – answer (we fit in weekend computer time around bench time). The American Peasant is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.

3 weeks ago | neversponsored.substack.com | Megan Fitzpatrick

A saddle square is one of those tools you don’t really need, but it is awfully handy to have. It allows you to quickly carry a line around a corner without having to reposition the tool (as you would with an adjustable square). I have a large Veritas saddle square at home (it’s useful for framing), and a small Veritas one in my tool chest at work; we also keep one in the machine room, in the cabinet next to the table saw.

1 month ago | neversponsored.substack.com | Megan Fitzpatrick

I used to live with a chef – but since he cared about his knives more than he cared about me, it was destined to fail. (To be fair, I cared more about my cats than I did about him, so it was mutual.) He would be utterly appalled by how I now sharpen my knives – both those that I use in the kitchen and those that live in my pocket/purse/backpack.

1 month ago | christopherschwarz.substack.com | Megan Fitzpatrick

Planning to join us for the Anthe Open House this Sunday (March 9) from 2-5 p.m.? We hope so! It's our public celebration of the new Lost Art Press editorial headquarters, storefront and warehouse – and it’s been a lot of work and a long time coming. We are glad to be done. (OK…done for now. It's a century-old building; the work is never actually done.)The building front – and its two main entrances – are at 407 Madison Ave,. Covington, Ky, 41011.