Classic Woodworking Season 1

April. 07,2018      NR
Rating:
6.4
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Trailer Synopsis

Projects this season include: a Craftsman-style dining chair in white oak; Shaker-style hall table in cherry; hanging bow front cabinet in American ash; Adirondack-inspired lawn chair in cypress; tilt-top round breakfast table in curly maple; a Shaker blanket chest with drawer in cherry; a live-edge coffee table made from New England walnut, and much more.

Episode 13 : Hanging Tool Cabinet
June. 30,2018
Host Tom McLaughlin shares the design for his hanging tool cabinet this week on Classic Woodworking, a piece that personalizes any shop. Tom uses a jig for the corners and a veneer panel for the front; then he'll hinge and mount the doors and provide guidance on how to create an interior customized for any collection of tools.
Episode 12 : Table Lamp
June. 23,2018
Guest Chris Becksvoort joins host Tom McLaughlin in his shop this week on Classic Woodworking to make a stunning table lamp. Chris shares his contemporary shaker-inspired design that boasts elegant bent-wood techniques to give off a soft light effect. In a truly unique style, Tom and Chris bend multiple strips of wood and stack them to create a shade form that will elevate any space with its warm, pure shape.
Episode 11 : Tilt-Top Table
June. 16,2018
What does it take to make a tilt-top table? This week on Rough Cut with Fine Woodworking, host Tom McLaughlin shares his design for a Shaker-inspired table made out of curly maple and takes a deep-dive into explaining the tilt-top mechanism that makes this piece so unique. The table has a pedestal base which attaches to the top with a turned column which Tom shapes at the lathe. He also uses the band saw to shape and refine the feet, making this project engaging in its use of numerous techniques.
Episode 10 : End Table
June. 09,2018
This week on Classic Woodworking, host Tom McLaughlin welcomes his friend and neighbor David Lamb, a New Hampshire furniture master, to his shop. They share tips for making an end table out of contrasting walnut and butternut and this one is all about the details. David shows how to carve unique design elements while Tom heads to the lathe for some turning. A contemporary design, this end table provides a great opportunity to play with artistic details.
Episode 9 : Craftsman-Style Dining Chair
June. 02,2018
Host Tom McLaughlin shares his technique for making a Craftsman-style dining chair out of white oak this week on Classic Woodworking. It's an example of mortise and tenon chair construction employing peg joinery and traditional chair-making, amplified with details that modernize the honest construction of the Craftsman period. Tom will also add an upholstered seat to the piece, helping make this chair both functional and comfortable.
Episode 8 : Shaker Oval Boxes
May. 26,2018
Inspired by the nearby Shaker Village, host Tom McLaughlin collaborates with guest John Ryan to craft authentic reproduction Shaker oval boxes out of cherry. These boxes are iconic because of their utility and potential for customization in size and shape. John shows Tom his Shaker technique for bending strips of wood around a form, creating a smooth and beautiful Shaker box.
Episode 7 : Blanket Chest
May. 19,2018
In this week's episode of Classic Woodworking, host Tom McLaughlin makes a Shaker-inspired blanket chest with drawer and bracket feet using an exterior of cherry and interior of white pine panels. He'll focus on how to make a traditional drawer and will use a special jig to create dovetail corners. This chest is functional, but is also a classic piece that's bolstered by its distinct design.
Episode 6 : Live-Edge Table
May. 12,2018
This week's project on Classic Woodworking showcases the elegance of live edge black walnut. Host Tom McLaughlin makes a spectacular coffee table with a waterfall end and wood base that creates a cantilevered effect. Tom will also show us how to use hand tools to make a beautiful bow tie inlay.
Episode 5 : Teabox
May. 05,2018
Host Tom McLaughlin is joined by Fine Woodworking's Mike Pekovich this week on Classic Woodworking. Mike shares his methods for making a beautiful tea box out of the dark and exotic wenge wood. He then contrasts that with a spectacular figured birdeye maple which creates the interior pieces in the box. Along with sharing his methods for making proud dovetails and a textured surface, Mike reveals a special clasp enclosure that makes this tea box really special.
Episode 4 : Adirondack Chair
April. 28,2018
This week on Classic Woodworking, Tom McLaughlin shares his contemporary take on a classic design: the Adirondack lawn chair. Using cypress, Tom shows how to cut a comfortable curve into the seat and back of this chair. The mitered joint on the arm rest is an additional detail which makes for a smooth, slanting arm that resolves into a drink holder. Expect to enjoy time outdoors in this updated version of an old favorite.
Episode 3 : Sunburst Veneer Side Table
April. 21,2018
Host Tom McLaughlin welcomes guest and veteran woodworker Terry Moore to his wood shop this week on Classic Woodworking. Terry shares his technique for designing a dramatic sunburst walnut veneer pattern on a round side table while Tom heads to the lathe to show how to turn an Art Deco-inspired column. The two collaborate on the cross lapped joinery feet and the end result is an elegant, smooth, intriguing piece which is very pleasing to the eye.
Episode 2 : Bow-Front Cabinet in Ash
April. 14,2018
Host Tom McLaughlin uses American ash from his back woods to create a hanging bow front cabinet featuring hand-crafted proud dovetails and a hidden magnet door catch. He'll share his tips for using lamination to create the simple but beautiful bow front door by applying a fantastic figured ash veneer.
Episode 1 : Shaker-Inspired Hall Table
April. 07,2018
In this premiere episode of Classic Woodworking, host Tom McLaughlin builds a classic Shaker-inspired hall table. Made of cherry, the piece features iconic Shaker details, such as mortise-and-tenon joinery with wooden pegs for strength and looks, and elegantly tapered legs to give the table a slender appearance. Simple to make, and at home in any decor, this piece is sure to inspire.

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