Category Archives: Design

Designer’s Alphabet D is for ……

Posted on April 20, 2014 by Greg Merritt

Originally posted on Design Matters:
is for dividers, aptly called the tool of the imagination. At it’s simplest it’s a pair of sticks joined at a fulcrum, but this simple tool is one of the most profound of human inventions.…

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Build Yourself a Marking Gauge

Posted on April 19, 2014 by Greg Merritt

I know, I know, there are a plethora of marking gauges out there to be had.  You can pick one up second hand for just a few dollars or you can spend some serious money on a fancy new model.  I … Continue reading →

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“By Hand & Eye”, a Book that Will Change the Way You Look at Everything

Posted on April 17, 2014 by Greg Merritt

From Lost Art Press “By Hand & Eye” is a deep dive into the world of history, architecture and design. And the authors have emerged with armloads of pearls for readers. Instead of serving up a list of formulas with … Continue reading →

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