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One man's attempt to get 500 years behind

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Category: Backstory

A maple hand screw, turned and threaded.
November 4, 2018November 4, 2018 Scott Perkins Writes

Bookbinding Tools II: Twin-screw presses, part two, how, when, and why?

August 26, 2018August 25, 2018 Scott Perkins Writes

Turners & Joiners: Who made the triangle stool?

July 23, 2018July 20, 2018 Scott Perkins Writes

Merchant Tailor: My History of Historical Clothing

July 19, 2018February 10, 2019 Scott Perkins Writes

Anthony Bourdain: The past is a foreign country

May 18, 2014August 1, 2018 Scott Perkins Writes

Continuing on with Costrels, Cordwaining, and 6th Grade Leatherworking Lessons…

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The Eternal Apprentice

Picture of the author looking tired

Originally known as the “School of the Renaissance Artisan”, this began as a one year project by writer & humorist Scott Perkins exploring the trades and crafts of 16th century England: 54 trade guilds in 52 weeks.

The real story began when he failed. Join us for the ongoing story of one man’s artisanal renaissance…

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