Author Archives: Deftereos

I am haunted by the Voysey chair. No matter that quite a bit of time has passed since I first read this book, I continually find myself breaking off cattail rush when I visit the park. These are twisted on my walk and serve as a reminder in the car that I really want to […]

I did a fun collaboration with the folk at Cut The Craft podcast. Amy and Brien were great to work with and you can find the first chapter at: https://www.cutthecraftpodcast.com/episodes/coffeeandruskins I think that this is a book for all time. And many of the topics (if not all of the words) feel as if they […]

One of the most fun interviews I have had was the one I did with Nancy Hiller. She truly has a wealth of knowledge and is happy to share. At the same time her no nonsense approach to what life is really like in the field is refreshing. Making Things Work is a book that […]

I reccently had the pleasure of interviewing Tim Ewald on my show. The keynote presentation – “Programming with Hand Tools” opened my eyes to a world that I did not know even existed. If I had to chart the journey with hand tools, this is the starting point on the map for me. The presentation […]

American Furniture of the 18th Century is in my opinion one of the best period furniture books that is available. It’s an affordable buy in most cases on the second hand market, and I believe it’s the kind of book that will stand you in good stead for years to come. Its 311 pages long […]

It is safe to say that Craeft covers a very important idea, one that is influential and important. Mike from Mortise and Tenon is a author and woodworker who I admire a lot and his article on the Radical Efficiency of Green Woodworking cites Langlands in the notes and it is clear that the book […]

Moulding planes are expensive. If you’re considering buying a half set through a reputable second hand dealer, or ordering from any one of the new makers that make these traditional planes you are in for a lot of money. A new set of two can easily cost $300-$400 and a vintage pair can easily top […]

Issue 6 of Mortise and Tenon Magazine has one of my favorite articles of all time – Mike Updegraff’s excellent piece on the radical efficiency of green woodworking. In a first for the podcast I am reviewing a magazine, although I am sure that anyone who has read M&T will realize that it has more […]

Have you ever tried to carve a Celtic weave? Have you ever tried to carve a ball and claw foot? How about a bouquet of flowers sitting on top of a life-sized violin?  I accept that I have some limitations in what I can do with wood. Generally this means minimizing the gaps in dovetail […]

The Artisan of Ipswich by Robert Tarule is a book that doesn’t pop up as often as The Joiner and Cabinetmaker – or the Village Carpenter, but for me it is one of the best historical books about wood and woodworking. I had the pleasure of interviewing Shannon Rogers (The Renaissance Woodworker) on the show […]