Classic Handtools - Mortise & Tenon magazine.

[Glynne]

I'm subscribed to Classic Handtools newsletters and received one advertising their Mortise & Tenon magazine.
However looking at their site the magazine is £21.75 + postage which seems a huge amount for a magazine ( I very rarely spend that much on a book) so I was wondering whether anyone had seen his (or earlier ones) and whether you thought it was worth the cost?

 

[John15]

Just checked, you are right Glynne. Could it be a typo?

John

 

[Glynne]

Issues 1 & 2 are the same price so I don't think so.
Just noticed a DVD for £26 as well which for a 2 hour run time doesn't seem too bad.

 

[marcros]

there was a thread on here at one point

 

[marcros]

mortise-tenon-magazine-t93872.html?hilit=classic%20handtools%20magazine

 

[Tasky]

A whole magazine just about mortices and tenons...???!!!
Then again, several brand of womens' magazine, all saying the same thing, every week...

 

[Glynne]

Thanks Mark.
In the absence of rave reviews I think I'll give it a miss.

 

[thetyreman]

It's expensive to run a business like this, especially these days, because it's such a small/niche thing, I do think it's expensive but it wouldn't surprise me if they use better than average printing quality on better quality paper, there must be a reason for the high cost.

 

[AJB Temple]

I bought edition 2. It is not about mortice and tenons, despite the disparaging post from Tasky above. The magazine is much more like a book, very high print and photo quality, and dealing with various wood related artisinal topics in depth and well written and illustrated. It bears no resemblance to the dumbed down woodworking magazines we have today.

 

[Tasky]

I bought edition 2. It is not about mortice and tenons, despite the disparaging post from Tasky above.

No disparaging intended. It was a semi-serious question and if there is indeed enough to be said about M&T joints that it can fill a whole weekly/monthly magazine then I am all ears... or eyes, in this case.
My raised eyebrow and light-hearted quips were in regard to how a single book could probably cover the matter sufficiently, wondering what more could make it a whole serial...

So in other words, it's more of a catchy audience-related title, like Horse & Hound which obviously covers more than just the horse and the dog...?

 

[AJB Temple]

Its about woodwork generally. The last one had quite a bit about traditional and antique American furniture.

 

[Sheffield Tony]

I have both issues. At one per year, the cost is ok. It is nothing like a magazine you might be thinking of. More like a quality softback book. Focus is a bit American. It has interviews with conservators and modern makers. Covers details like dating screws and nails. Ways in which handmade furniture was made efficiently - unfinished areas that are out of sight, over-sawn dovetails etc. The second issue even shows a chair made using a pole lathe. My kind of book. A stark contrast to the regular magazines full of adverts and tips on using power tools which are also thinly veiled product placement.

 

[Tasky]

I have both issues. At one per year, the cost is ok.

Yeah that makes more sense then. Bit like a journal...

It is nothing like a magazine you might be thinking of. More like a quality softback book.

Why'd they call it a magazine then, if it's a book?
Title and use of terminology very misleading... hence the jesting!!

It has interviews with conservators and modern makers.

Also misleading in how they phrased that, I noticed - "Candid interviews with exemplary makers", they say... Implies some kind of 'exclusive reveal' of the truth behind the latest scandal.... !! :lol:

Joiner dovetails without measuring - Full sordid details on Page 7... :lol:

 

[AJB Temple]

Don't knock it until you have read it. It's easy to criticise and poke fun, but it is a quality product and interesting for those with an enquiring mind as long as the subjects in each issue interest you. https://www.mortiseandtenonmag.com/products/issue-three

 

[Tasky]

Don't knock it until you have read it.

Not knocking it in the slightest... I'm sure it's a fine quality publication with a wealth of valuable and useful information to those it's aimed at. Perhaps one day I shall have a strong interest in such things.

But it is still quite funny how it's called a magazine and isn't one, and called mortice & tenon, but isn't really about that so much...
Or am I really the only one who enjoys a play of words?

 

[AJB Temple]

Do you think The Sun should only contain articles about a hot star? Or The Mirror should just be reflective? Or Hello should restrict itself to greetings?

 

[Tasky]

Do you think The Sun should only contain articles about a hot star? Or The Mirror should just be reflective? Or Hello should restrict itself to greetings?

You really are taking this DEADLY SERIOUSLY, aren't you??!!

JHFC, I only made an innocent passing jest at a simple play on words. It's not like I came to burn your religious texts to the ground and insult the words of your god, or anything...!!

 

[AJB Temple]

Tasky, my old China. I'm not taking it seriously at all. I just think that you tend to make somewhat snide posts that add no value so I am pricking your bubble for amusement. That's all. Perfectly happy to ignore you in future if you prefer. I suspect I will not be alone in that. How about being constructive and helpful, and losing the negativity?

 

[dzj]

Do you think The Sun should only contain articles about a hot star? Or The Mirror should just be reflective? Or Hello should restrict itself to greetings?

The Mirror and reflective in the same sentence?

 

[Tasky]

Tasky, my old China. I'm not taking it seriously at all.

REEEEEEEEEEEEEALLY???!!!
From way up there on your high horse, ya could'a fooled me... !!
Seriously, how is the weather up there?

I just think that you tend to make somewhat snide posts that add no value so I am pricking your bubble for amusement. That's all.

I have already said, I am in no way derogatory or mocking toward the publication. Merely pointing out the word play, that people might enjoy a little giggle.
If that's too much for you to manage, then either feel free to ignore me or give your sense of humour a major service.

Perfectly happy to ignore you in future if you prefer. I suspect I will not be alone in that.

Oh, you do what you want, mate...
I'm trying to be all happy and sociable and friendly, perhaps even start some points of conversation and all I get from the likes of you is umbrage and derailed threads over it - I'd hope the rest of the forum isn't like this!

How about being constructive and helpful, and losing the negativity?

Well, knowing nothing of the specific subject matter but seeing an opening through which to join in the thread and be part of the forum, like, I felt that was being constructive, in the only way open to me.

The negativity came from your end, seemingly incensed over nothing more than a passing quip.
Remember, offense is always taken, never given...