https://blog.lostartpress.com/2020/06/22/the-anarchists-workbench-for-free-forever/

 

Free book for downloading.  There are no plans, but if you can look at something and figure out how to build it, you are in luck for a wonderful bench that dates back into the 1500's.  There are 2 other books on the table that they plan to digitize.  Chris Schwartz.  

Hey Steve, I am looking for the free book, I see a couple books for around 50 bucks?

7 hours ago, John Morris said:

Hey Steve, I am looking for the free book, I see a couple books for around 50 bucks?

John it isn't yet released. Apparently later in your summer. I couldn't find it either, but the post is dated June 22 of this year (couple of days ago), so I expect the book isn't yet available

John, I chased this rabbit down the hole and found that in hardbound, it is $46 and pdf is $23 per copy.  I was hoping that is was already released on June 22.  Sorry to start a wild goose chase.  I will try to bird dog it to see when and how it is available.  

Thanks @1fizgig and @FlGatorwood, always on the look out for freebies! Anything by Lost Art Press is typically a good read and great quality, thanks for the heads up.

OK, sent them an email and ask how to get the books for free.  Here is their reply:

 

Hi Steve, 

 

"The Anarchist's Workbench" will be free in pdf form. However, it isn't completed yet. The first two books in the series are available on our website now: "The Anarchist's Tool Chest" and "The Anarchist's Design Book." 

 

Sorry for any confusion, 

Meghan Bates

Lost Art Press

 

So, we will have to bird dog this thing to see if we can get the copy when it is available.  Looks promising. 

 

I was able to download an excerpt without paying.  The pdf is $26 which I won't pay if it is free.  If it is not free, it's a good price and may pay for it later in the year.  Right now, not affordable.  Staying out of debt as much as I can.   

Edited June 28, 20205 yr by FlGatorwood

By email, I requested another clarification.  The books listed for pdf download are not free.  When the new book is complete, it will be available for free download.  I will try to monitor to see when it is available and will update everyone here.  I can hardly wait to get it.  As John well stated, their books are great.  I have the one about Grandpa's work shop.  I have read it to my grandson twice.  

AWB_Consumer_June-2020 anarchists workbench.pdf

 

Available today : https://blog.lostartpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/AWB_Consumer_June-2020.pdf

 

Edited July 6, 20205 yr by kmealy

And, here I always thought the bench I've used for the last 7 years  WAS an Anarchist Work Bench......guess I should have wrote a book?

Edited July 6, 20205 yr by steven newman

Thanks, Keith.  You beat me to it.  Was planning to look this week, but have more pressing issues.  You made it quick and easy.  Downloaded and saved.  

14 hours ago, FlGatorwood said:

Thanks, Keith.  You beat me to it.  Was planning to look this week, but have more pressing issues.  You made it quick and easy.  Downloaded and saved.  

Well, I'm a lot closer to LAP so I get the information via pony express quicker.  I used to be about 2 miles from the PopWood site, RIP.

 

I also uploaded it to TPW in case the link ever goes dead.

Edited July 7, 20205 yr by kmealy

On 7/6/2020 at 6:40 PM, kmealy said:

AWB_Consumer_June-2020 anarchists workbench.pdf 26.2 MB · 0 downloads

 

Available today : https://blog.lostartpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/AWB_Consumer_June-2020.pdf

 

Only skimmed it so far, but a GREAT read!