http://www.tchisel.com/Video/ en-us Tommy MacDonald http://www.tchisel.com/Video/rss.xml Podcasting to the "serious" woodworker. Tommy MacDonald The Rough Cut Show is a weekly woodworking video podcast with a twist. Award winning furniture maker Tommy MacDonald and friends show you the ins and outs of furniture making. Tommy shows all types of tools used in the workshop including chisels, scrappers, hand planes, table saws, planer, joiner, dust collection and more. Methods and techniques include furniture joinery like hand cut dovetails, mortise and tenon joint, mitered butt joints, half lap joints, pocket, rabbet, dado and more. The podcast consist of how-to projects like building a federal table, building step stool, building a blanket chest and all done with a step by step approach. Watch this weekly podcast to learn or just be entertained by this skillful and crazy artist, taking wood from a board to a master piece and in the process demystifying the process of furniture building. The Rough Cut Show is a weekly woodworking video podcast with a twist. Award winning furniture maker Tommy MacDonald and friends show you the ins and outs of furniture making. Tommy shows all types of tools used in the workshop including chisels, scrappers, hand planes, table saws, planer, joiner, dust collection and more. Methods and techniques include furniture joinery like hand cut dovetails, mortise and tenon joint, mitered butt joints, half lap joints, pocket, rabbet, dado and more. The podcast consist of how-to projects like building a federal table, building step stool, building a blanket chest and all done with a step by step approach. Watch this weekly podcast to learn or just be entertained by this skillful and crazy artist, taking wood from a board to a master piece and in the process demystifying the process of furniture building. Tommy MacDonald info@thomasjmacdonald.com no Moving on to the tall chest of the bedroom set, Tommy lays out the boards to find the sapwood in the material so he can accentuate it. After presenting his general plans, he cuts and labels the boards. When he finishes, the chest and dresser fronts will (hopefully) match up. http://www.tchisel.com/Video/Episode_148.html info@thomasjmacdonald.com Moving on to the tall chest of the bedroom set, Tommy lays out the boards to find the sapwood in the material so he can accentuate it. After presenting his general plans, he cuts and labels the boards. When he finishes, the chest and dresser fronts will Moving on to the tall chest of the bedroom set, Tommy lays out the boards to find the sapwood in the material so he can accentuate it. After presenting his general plans, he cuts and labels the boards. When he finishes, the chest and dresser fronts will (hopefully) match up. http://s249845424.onlinehome.us/Video/RC0148.m4v Fri, 24 Oct 2008 07:00:00 GMT 11:40 tommy macdonald, rough cut show, woodworking, bedroom set no Tommy reviews the work so far on the dresser, including the dividers and the drawers. He then shows how he worked the drawer facing. http://www.tchisel.com/Video/Episode_147.html info@thomasjmacdonald.com Tommy reviews the work so far on the dresser, including the dividers and the drawers. He then shows how he worked the drawer facing. Tommy reviews the work so far on the dresser, including the dividers and the drawers. He then shows how he worked the drawer facing. http://s249845424.onlinehome.us/Video/RC0147.m4v Thu, 23 Oct 2008 07:00:00 GMT 17:40 tommy macdonald, rough cut show, woodworking, bedroom set no After spending six hours selecting the wood for the project, Tommy reviews how he will mill the pieces. The work includes cutting, joining, acclimating, hand-planing, using a spring jointer and cutting dove tails. http://www.tchisel.com/Video/Episode_146.html info@thomasjmacdonald.com After spending six hours selecting the wood for the project, Tommy reviews how he will mill the pieces. The work includes cutting, joining, acclimating, hand-planing, using a spring jointer and cutting dove tails. After spending six hours selecting the wood for the project, Tommy reviews how he will mill the pieces. The work includes cutting, joining, acclimating, hand-planing, using a spring jointer and cutting dove tails. http://s249845424.onlinehome.us/Video/RC0146.m4v Fri, 17 Oct 2008 07:00:00 GMT 15:48 tommy macdonald, rough cut show, woodworking no Tommy and Al brave rainy weather conditions to make their way to Fine Woodworking magazine headquarters in Newtown, CT. http://www.tchisel.com/Video/Episode_145.html info@thomasjmacdonald.com Tommy and Al brave rainy weather conditions to make their way to Fine Woodworking magazine headquarters in Newtown, CT. Tommy and Al brave rainy weather conditions to make their way to Fine Woodworking magazine headquarters in Newtown, CT. http://s249845424.onlinehome.us/Video/RC0145.m4v Wed, 08 Oct 2008 07:00:00 GMT 3:34 no Tommy and Al present September's Pallet Maker of the Month Award and review the winner's work. http://www.tchisel.com/Video/Episode_144.html info@thomasjmacdonald.com Tommy and Al present September's Pallet Maker of the Month Award and review the winner's work. Tommy and Al present September's Pallet Maker of the Month Award and review the winner's work. http://s249845424.onlinehome.us/Video/RC0144.m4v Tue, 30 Sep 2008 07:00:00 GMT 8:39 ask the masters, tommy macdonald, pallet maker award, woodworking no With the Bombe completed, Tommy is ready to dive into another project - a full bedroom set. This will not be a step-by-step project but more of an overview. In this installment, Tommy talks about the wood he has selected and how the completed set will look. http://www.tchisel.com/Video/Episode_143.html info@thomasjmacdonald.com With the Bombe completed, Tommy is ready to dive into another project - a full bedroom set. This will not be a step-by-step project but more of an overview. In this installment, Tommy talks about the wood he has selected and how the completed set will lo With the Bombe completed, Tommy is ready to dive into another project - a full bedroom set. This will not be a step-by-step project but more of an overview. In this installment, Tommy talks about the wood he has selected and how the completed set will look. http://s249845424.onlinehome.us/Video/RC0143.m4v Tue, 23 Sep 2008 07:00:00 GMT 11:30 tommy macdonald, woodworking, fine furniture, woodworking podcast, making bedroom set no The Bombe Secretary has been on display for a week at the Massachusetts Historical Society, and Tommy talks to the institute's librarian about some documents from the era placed on the piece. http://www.tchisel.com/Video/Episode_142.html info@thomasjmacdonald.com The Bombe Secretary has been on display for a week at the Massachusetts Historical Society, and Tommy talks to the institute's librarian about some documents from the era placed on the piece. The Bombe Secretary has been on display for a week at the Massachusetts Historical Society, and Tommy talks to the institute's librarian about some documents from the era placed on the piece. http://s249845424.onlinehome.us/Video/RC0142.m4v Tue, 09 Sep 2008 07:00:00 GMT 16:21 tommy macdonald, massachusetts historical society, bombe secretary, revolutionary war documents no Tommy is joined by Rachel to bring a worthy cause to viewers' attention: the Rodman Ride for Kids, founded by Rachel's grandfather. http://www.tchisel.com/Video/Episode_141.html info@thomasjmacdonald.com Tommy is joined by Rachel to bring a worthy cause to viewers' attention: the Rodman Ride for Kids, founded by Rachel's grandfather. Tommy is joined by Rachel to bring a worthy cause to viewers' attention: the Rodman Ride for Kids, founded by Rachel's grandfather. http://s249845424.onlinehome.us/Video/RC0141.m4v Fri, 05 Sep 2008 07:00:00 GMT 5:02 tommy macdonald, robin ride for kids, boston charity, disney for kids no Robert from Oneida Air Systems walks Tommy and Al through the installation process before they get to work. When completed, the system will remove the wood dust from the air in Tommy's shop. http://www.tchisel.com/Video/Episode_140.html info@thomasjmacdonald.com Robert from Oneida Air Systems walks Tommy and Al through the installation process before they get to work. When completed, the system will remove the wood dust from the air in Tommy's shop. Robert from Oneida Air Systems walks Tommy and Al through the installation process before they get to work. When completed, the system will remove the wood dust from the air in Tommy's shop. http://s249845424.onlinehome.us/Video/RC0140.m4v Tue, 02 Sep 2008 07:00:00 GMT 11:09 tommy macdonald, woodworking, oneida air system, air purification system no Time to put on the finishing touches. Tommy goes to work on the finish with a heat gun. After that's done, he takes the completed chest down to Downes & Reader Hardwood Co. for a critique. http://www.tchisel.com/Video/Episode_139.html info@thomasjmacdonald.com Time to put on the finishing touches. Tommy goes to work on the finish with a heat gun. After that's done, he takes the completed chest down to Downes & Reader Hardwood Co. for a critique. Time to put on the finishing touches. Tommy goes to work on the finish with a heat gun. After that's done, he takes the completed chest down to Downes & Reader Hardwood Co. for a critique. http://s249845424.onlinehome.us/Video/RC0139.m4v Mon, 25 Aug 2008 07:00:00 GMT 12:50 blanket chest, tommy macdonald, fine furniture, woodworking project no The dowel is in and the edge is rounded over so now it's time to attach the batten and the lid. Once that is set, the project is almost complete! http://www.tchisel.com/Video/Episode_138.html info@thomasjmacdonald.com The dowel is in and the edge is rounded over so now it's time to attach the batten and the lid. Once that is set, the project is almost complete! The dowel is in and the edge is rounded over so now it's time to attach the batten and the lid. Once that is set, the project is almost complete! http://s249845424.onlinehome.us/Video/RC0138.m4v Mon, 25 Aug 2008 07:00:00 GMT 12:45 blanket chest, tommy macdonald, fine furniture, woodworking project no It's time to shape the pegs. After cutting them with the blue blade, Tommy shows the proper technique for finishing them with a chisel. He then rounds the edge of the top of the case. http://www.tchisel.com/Video/Episode_137.html info@thomasjmacdonald.com It's time to shape the pegs. After cutting them with the blue blade, Tommy shows the proper technique for finishing them with a chisel. He then rounds the edge of the top of the case. It's time to shape the pegs. After cutting them with the blue blade, Tommy shows the proper technique for finishing them with a chisel. He then rounds the edge of the top of the case. http://s249845424.onlinehome.us/Video/RC0137.m4v Mon, 25 Aug 2008 07:00:00 GMT 11:44 blanket chest, tommy macdonald, fine furniture, woodworking project no Tommy grabs the camera and reviews the glue job on the blanket chest before breaking out the card scraper to clean out the corners. After that is done, he shows how he added the pegs. http://www.tchisel.com/Video/Episode_136.html info@thomasjmacdonald.com Tommy grabs the camera and reviews the glue job on the blanket chest before breaking out the card scraper to clean out the corners. After that is done, he shows how he added the pegs. Tommy grabs the camera and reviews the glue job on the blanket chest before breaking out the card scraper to clean out the corners. After that is done, he shows how he added the pegs. http://s249845424.onlinehome.us/Video/RC0136.m4v Mon, 25 Aug 2008 07:00:00 GMT 10:37 blanket chest, tommy macdonald, fine furniture, woodworking project no After a lot of dry fittings, it's finally time to glue the pieces together. Tommy shares some of the pointers and knowledge he's gained after making six of these blanket chests. http://www.tchisel.com/Video/Episode_135.html info@thomasjmacdonald.com After a lot of dry fittings, it's finally time to glue the pieces together. Tommy shares some of the pointers and knowledge he's gained after making six of these blanket chests. After a lot of dry fittings, it's finally time to glue the pieces together. Tommy shares some of the pointers and knowledge he's gained after making six of these blanket chests. http://s249845424.onlinehome.us/Video/RC0135.m4v Fri, 22 Aug 2008 07:00:00 GMT 12:22 blanket chest, tommy macdonald, fine furniture, woodworking project no With all the carving and dimpling done, it's time to break out the V-tool to clean things up. After that is done, Tommy dry-fits the panels to see how they look. http://www.tchisel.com/Video/Episode_134.html info@thomasjmacdonald.com With all the carving and dimpling done, it's time to break out the V-tool to clean things up. After that is done, Tommy dry-fits the panels to see how they look. With all the carving and dimpling done, it's time to break out the V-tool to clean things up. After that is done, Tommy dry-fits the panels to see how they look. http://s249845424.onlinehome.us/Video/RC0134.m4v Fri, 22 Aug 2008 07:00:00 GMT 9:24 blanket chest, tommy macdonald, fine furniture, woodworking project no With all the lines carved, Tommy breaks out the sandpaper to clean off the pen marks. When that is out of the way, he shows how he dimples the panel with tools he made. http://www.tchisel.com/Video/Episode_133.html info@thomasjmacdonald.com With all the lines carved, Tommy breaks out the sandpaper to clean off the pen marks. When that is out of the way, he shows how he dimples the panel with tools he made. With all the lines carved, Tommy breaks out the sandpaper to clean off the pen marks. When that is out of the way, he shows how he dimples the panel with tools he made. http://s249845424.onlinehome.us/Video/RC0133.m4v Mon, 25 Aug 2008 07:00:00 GMT 7:04 blanket chest, tommy macdonald, fine furniture, woodworking project no Tommy is up bright and early to carve the finer lines of the front panel. After a review of what is involved, he shows how to work the mallet and chisels to carve and dimple the piece. http://www.tchisel.com/Video/Episode_132.html info@thomasjmacdonald.com Tommy is up bright and early to carve the finer lines of the front panel. After a review of what is involved, he shows how to work the mallet and chisels to carve and dimple the piece. Tommy is up bright and early to carve the finer lines of the front panel. After a review of what is involved, he shows how to work the mallet and chisels to carve and dimple the piece. http://s249845424.onlinehome.us/Video/RC0132.m4v Mon, 25 Aug 2008 07:00:00 GMT 12:23 blanket chest, tommy macdonald, fine furniture, woodworking project no After marking the pattern on the front panel in pen, Tommy carves it out with a Bosch Colt Palm Router. Then, it's off to the gym. http://www.tchisel.com/Video/Episode_131.html info@thomasjmacdonald.com After marking the pattern on the front panel in pen, Tommy carves it out with a Bosch Colt Palm Router. Then, it's off to the gym. After marking the pattern on the front panel in pen, Tommy carves it out with a Bosch Colt Palm Router. Then, it's off to the gym. http://s249845424.onlinehome.us/Video/RC0131.m4v Fri, 22 Aug 2008 07:00:00 GMT 8:09 blanket chest, tommy macdonald, fine furniture, woodworking project no Tommy shows how to take the mill marks off the panels. Once that is done, he dry-fits the back panels together. http://www.tchisel.com/Video/Episode_130.html info@thomasjmacdonald.com Tommy shows how to take the mill marks off the panels. Once that is done, he dry-fits the back panels together. Tommy shows how to take the mill marks off the panels. Once that is done, he dry-fits the back panels together. http://s249845424.onlinehome.us/Video/RC0130.m4v Mon, 25 Aug 2008 07:00:00 GMT 8:05 blanket chest, tommy macdonald, fine furniture, woodworking project no Tommy shows how to plane the panels before heading over to the table saw to add a bevel. He then shows how the panels fit into the box. http://www.tchisel.com/Video/Episode_129.html info@thomasjmacdonald.com Tommy shows how to plane the panels before heading over to the table saw to add a bevel. He then shows how the panels fit into the box. Tommy shows how to plane the panels before heading over to the table saw to add a bevel. He then shows how the panels fit into the box. http://s249845424.onlinehome.us/Video//RC0129.m4v Fri, 22 Aug 2008 07:00:00 GMT 10:16 blanket chest, tommy macdonald, fine furniture, woodworking project no Tommy dry-fits the piece to mark where the bead will be cut. He then shows how to cut the angle on the leg with the table saw. http://www.tchisel.com/Video/Episode_128.html info@thomasjmacdonald.com Tommy dry-fits the piece to mark where the bead will be cut. He then shows how to cut the angle on the leg with the table saw. Tommy dry-fits the piece to mark where the bead will be cut. He then shows how to cut the angle on the leg with the table saw. http://s249845424.onlinehome.us/Video/RC0128.m4v Fri, 22 Aug 2008 07:00:00 GMT 11:13 blanket chest, tommy macdonald, fine furniture, woodworking project no Tommy is up early on a Sunday morning to get to work, marking the pieces where the dados will go. Later, Al and his wife of 40 years stop by. http://www.tchisel.com/Video/Episode_127.html info@thomasjmacdonald.com Tommy is up early on a Sunday morning to get to work, marking the pieces where the dados will go. Later, Al and his wife of 40 years stop by. Tommy is up early on a Sunday morning to get to work, marking the pieces where the dados will go. Later, Al and his wife of 40 years stop by. http://s249845424.onlinehome.us/Video/RC0127.m4v Fri, 22 Aug 2008 07:00:00 GMT 12:46 blanket chest, tommy macdonald, fine furniture, woodworking project no Tommy gets to work milling the wood with a jointer and table saw. He then shows how he will cut the wood for the rails and panels. http://www.tchisel.com/Video/Episode_126.html info@thomasjmacdonald.com Tommy gets to work milling the wood with a jointer and table saw. He then shows how he will cut the wood for the rails and panels. Tommy gets to work milling the wood with a jointer and table saw. He then shows how he will cut the wood for the rails and panels. http://s249845424.onlinehome.us/Video/RC0126.m4v Fri, 22 Aug 2008 07:00:00 GMT 12:00 blanket chest, tommy macdonald, fine furniture, woodworking project no Tommy shows the completed blanket chest he built four years ago. He then gets to work cutting the wood, starting with the posts. http://www.tchisel.com/Video/Episode_125.html info@thomasjmacdonald.com Tommy shows the completed blanket chest he built four years ago. He then gets to work cutting the wood, starting with the posts. Tommy shows the completed blanket chest he built four years ago. He then gets to work cutting the wood, starting with the posts. http://s249845424.onlinehome.us/Video/RC0125.m4v Fri, 22 Aug 2008 07:00:00 GMT 13:49 blanket chest, tommy macdonald, fine furniture, woodworking project no Tommy and Al take a trip to Downes & Reader Hardwood Co. in Stoughton, Mass., to pick out wood for the blanket chest. There, they talk to Paul, the yard boss, about the process of selecting wood. http://www.tchisel.com/Video/Episode_124.html info@thomasjmacdonald.com Tommy and Al take a trip to Downes & Reader Hardwood Co. in Stoughton, Mass., to pick out wood for the blanket chest. There, they talk to Paul, the yard boss, about the process of selecting wood. Tommy and Al take a trip to Downes & Reader Hardwood Co. in Stoughton, Mass., to pick out wood for the blanket chest. There, they talk to Paul, the yard boss, about the process of selecting wood. http://s249845424.onlinehome.us/Video/RC0124.m4v Fri, 22 Aug 2008 07:00:00 GMT 10:34 blanket chest, tommy macdonald, fine furniture, woodworking project no Tommy introduces Robert Witter, president and owner of Oneida Air Systems, who has been gracious enough to hook him up with a complete dust collection system. Robert gives Tommy some background on how the system was developed and how it works. http://www.tchisel.com/Video/Episode_123.html info@thomasjmacdonald.com Tommy introduces Robert Witter, president and owner of Oneida Air Systems, who has been gracious enough to hook him up with a complete dust collection system. Robert gives Tommy some background on how the system was developed and how it works. Tommy introduces Robert Witter, president and owner of Oneida Air Systems, who has been gracious enough to hook him up with a complete dust collection system. Robert gives Tommy some background on how the system was developed and how it works. http://www.tchisel.com/Video/RoughCutShow/RC0123.m4v Mon, 18 Aug 2008 07:00:00 GMT 9:32 tommy macdonald, fine furniture, woodworking, ask the masters, oneida air system no Sick of cleaning dust, Tommy is excited about the installation of a new Oneida Pro Series 1500 dust collection system in his workshop. In preparation for the installation and a visit from Robert Witter?president and owner of Oneida Air Systems?Tommy turns to the Dust Deputy, an attachment that turns a "shop vac into a cyclone." http://www.tchisel.com/Video/Episode_122.html info@thomasjmacdonald.com Sick of cleaning dust, Tommy is excited about the installation of a new Oneida Pro Series 1500 dust collection system in his workshop. In preparation for the installation and a visit from Robert Witter?president and owner of Oneida Air Systems?Tommy turn Sick of cleaning dust, Tommy is excited about the installation of a new Oneida Pro Series 1500 dust collection system in his workshop. In preparation for the installation and a visit from Robert Witter?president and owner of Oneida Air Systems?Tommy turns to the Dust Deputy, an attachment that turns a "shop vac into a cyclone." http://www.tchisel.com/Video/RoughCutShow/RC0122.m4v Thu, 14 Aug 2008 07:00:00 GMT 5:36 tommy macdonald, fine furniture, woodworking, ask the masters no Tommy and Al announce the winner of the Palletmaker of the Month Award. Then, answering a question posed in the forum, they explain how they started working together. http://www.tchisel.com/Video/Episode_121.html info@thomasjmacdonald.com Tommy and Al announce the winner of the Palletmaker of the Month Award. Then, answering a question posed in the forum, they explain how they started working together. Tommy and Al announce the winner of the Palletmaker of the Month Award. Then, answering a question posed in the forum, they explain how they started working together. http://www.tchisel.com/Video/RoughCutShow/RC0121.m4v Wed, 13 Aug 2008 07:00:00 GMT 16:06 tommy macdonald, fine furniture, woodworking, ask the masters no Tommy takes a trip to the North Bennet Street School to talk to Eli about his amazing reproduction of a 19th century French butcher block table. The overall design, construction, challenges and pricing ("Too low!" says Tommy) are discussed. http://www.tchisel.com/Video/Episode_120.html info@thomasjmacdonald.com Tommy takes a trip to the North Bennet Street School to talk to Eli about his amazing reproduction of a 19th century French butcher block table. The overall design, construction, challenges and pricing ("Too low!" says Tommy) are discussed. Tommy takes a trip to the North Bennet Street School to talk to Eli about his amazing reproduction of a 19th century French butcher block table. The overall design, construction, challenges and pricing ("Too low!" says Tommy) are discussed. http://www.tchisel.com/Video/RoughCutShow/RC0120.m4v Tue, 12 Aug 2008 07:00:00 GMT 6:23 butcher block, tommy macdonald, fine woodworking, ask the masters, woodworking no Big day in the shop today - the last drawer is being fitted in the bombe secretary, Tommy shows a big mistake he made earlier and Al shows off his new svelte figure (lost 15 pounds so far!) http://www.tchisel.com/Video/Episode_119.html info@thomasjmacdonald.com Big day in the shop today - the last drawer is being fitted in the bombe secretary, Tommy shows a big mistake he made earlier and Al shows off his new svelte figure (lost 15 pounds so far!) Big day in the shop today - the last drawer is being fitted in the bombe secretary, Tommy shows a big mistake he made earlier and Al shows off his new svelte figure (lost 15 pounds so far!) http://www.bobvila.com/Video/RoughCutShow/RC0119.m4v Fri, 08 Aug 2008 07:00:00 GMT 7:40 bombe secretary, tommy macdonald, fine woodworking, secretary drawers, woodworking no Tommy shows off the latest gizmo he will use to put the bead detail on the front of the case. After two days of work, he shows how he cleans it out and the finished result. http://www.tchisel.com/Video/Episode_118.html info@thomasjmacdonald.com Tommy shows off the latest gizmo he will use to put the bead detail on the front of the case. After two days of work, he shows how he cleans it out and the finished result. Tommy shows off the latest gizmo he will use to put the bead detail on the front of the case. After two days of work, he shows how he cleans it out and the finished result. http://www.bobvila.com/Video/RoughCutShow/RC0118.m4v Fri, 08 Aug 2008 07:00:00 GMT 8:15 tommy macdonald, fine furniture, woodworking, bombe secretary, shaping, drawer, carving no Tommy shows how he will remove material so the bottom drawer will fit. He then breaks out the planer, chisels and sand paper and starts jammin', mon. http://www.tchisel.com/Video/Episode_117.html info@thomasjmacdonald.com Tommy shows how he will remove material so the bottom drawer will fit. He then breaks out the planer, chisels and sand paper and starts jammin', mon. Tommy shows how he will remove material so the bottom drawer will fit. He then breaks out the planer, chisels and sand paper and starts jammin', mon. http://www.bobvila.com/Video/RoughCutShow/RC0117.m4v Fri, 08 Aug 2008 07:00:00 GMT 11:43 tommy macdonald, fine furniture, woodworking, bombe secretary, shaping, drawer, carving no Tommy, Rachel and Eli present and discuss their completed Shaker step stool projects. And with that, project number three, a beautiful blanket chest, is introduced! http://www.tchisel.com/Video/Episode_116.html info@thomasjmacdonald.com Tommy, Rachel and Eli present and discuss their completed Shaker step stool projects. And with that, project number three, a beautiful blanket chest, is introduced! Tommy, Rachel and Eli present and discuss their completed Shaker step stool projects. And with that, project number three, a beautiful blanket chest, is introduced! http://www.bobvila.com/Video/RoughCutShow/RC0116.m4v Thu, 31 Jul 2008 07:00:00 GMT 6:41 tommy macdonald, fine furniture, woodworking, step stool, shaker step stool no Tommy is joined by his girlfriend, Rachel, to cut the front pin lines with a table saw. When she finishes and is cleaning up her work, Tommy brutally critiques his own work. http://www.tchisel.com/Video/Episode_115.html info@thomasjmacdonald.com Tommy is joined by his girlfriend, Rachel, to cut the front pin lines with a table saw. When she finishes and is cleaning up her work, Tommy brutally critiques his own work. Tommy is joined by his girlfriend, Rachel, to cut the front pin lines with a table saw. When she finishes and is cleaning up her work, Tommy brutally critiques his own work. http://www.bobvila.com/Video/RoughCutShow/RC0115.m4v Thu, 31 Jul 2008 07:00:00 GMT 14:41 tommy macdonald, fine furniture, woodworking, step stool, shaker step stool no Tommy and Al welcome some of the new members to the forum who have posted their extraordinary work. The forum has a truly international group with members residing as far away as New Zealand. http://www.tchisel.com/Video/Episode_114.html info@thomasjmacdonald.com Tommy and Al welcome some of the new members to the forum who have posted their extraordinary work. The forum has a truly international group with members residing as far away as New Zealand. Tommy and Al welcome some of the new members to the forum who have posted their extraordinary work. The forum has a truly international group with members residing as far away as New Zealand. http://www.bobvila.com/Video/RoughCutShow/RC0114.m4v Thu, 31 Jul 2008 07:00:00 GMT 10:30 tommy macdonald, fine furniture, woodworking, ask the masters no Tommy reviews how the drawer fits together and will be shaped into an elegant curve. He then goes to work on it with a band saw and a lot of hand-scraping and sanding. http://www.tchisel.com/Video/Episode_113.html info@thomasjmacdonald.com Tommy reviews how the drawer fits together and will be shaped into an elegant curve. He then goes to work on it with a band saw and a lot of hand-scraping and sanding. Tommy reviews how the drawer fits together and will be shaped into an elegant curve. He then goes to work on it with a band saw and a lot of hand-scraping and sanding. http://www.bobvila.com/Video/RoughCutShow/RC0113.m4v Wed, 30 Jul 2008 07:00:00 GMT 14:38 tommy macdonald, fine furniture, woodworking, bombe secretary, shaping, drawer, carving no Tommy and Al name the winner of the International Brotherhood of Pallet Makers Local 207 monthly award and detail the Brotherhood's membership requirements. Tommy then reviews how he constructed his workbench. http://www.tchisel.com/Video/Episode_112.html info@thomasjmacdonald.com Tommy and Al name the winner of the International Brotherhood of Pallet Makers Local 207 monthly award and detail the Brotherhood's membership requirements. Tommy then reviews how he constructed his workbench. Tommy and Al name the winner of the International Brotherhood of Pallet Makers Local 207 monthly award and detail the Brotherhood's membership requirements. Tommy then reviews how he constructed his workbench. http://www.bobvila.com/Video/RoughCutShow/RC0112.m4v Fri, 18 Jul 2008 07:00:00 GMT 15:00 tommy macdonald, ask the masters, tommy macdonald work bench, work bench, how to build work bench, how to build workbench no Real woodworkers don't need no stinkin' router. In this next part of the Project #2: Step Stool series, Tommy shows how to clean up the pins on the dovetails and the essentials needed to get the perfect pins. http://www.tchisel.com/Video/Episode_111.html info@thomasjmacdonald.com Real woodworkers don't need no stinkin' router. In this next part of the Project #2: Step Stool series, Tommy shows how to clean up the pins on the dovetails and the essentials needed to get the perfect pins. Real woodworkers don't need no stinkin' router. In this next part of the Project #2: Step Stool series, Tommy shows how to clean up the pins on the dovetails and the essentials needed to get the perfect pins. http://www.bobvila.com/Video/RoughCutShow/RC0111.m4v Fri, 11 Jul 2008 07:00:00 GMT 17:11 Tommy, step stool, shaker, drawer, pins, tails, dovetails, shape no Tommy likes curves. Maybe that's why he wanted to tackle the complex Bombe and all its lower-cabinet curves. With this much math, Tommy calls on expert Steve Brown from the North Bennet Street School to help demystify the patterns needed to shape this piece. http://www.tchisel.com/Video/Episode_110.html info@thomasjmacdonald.com Tommy likes curves. Maybe that's why he wanted to tackle the complex Bombe and all its lower-cabinet curves. With this much math, Tommy calls on expert Steve Brown from the North Bennet Street School to help demystify the patterns needed to shape this pi Tommy likes curves. Maybe that's why he wanted to tackle the complex Bombe and all its lower-cabinet curves. With this much math, Tommy calls on expert Steve Brown from the North Bennet Street School to help demystify the patterns needed to shape this piece. http://www.bobvila.com/Video/RoughCutShow/RC0110.m4v Fri, 11 Jul 2008 07:00:00 GMT 12:58 tommy macdonald, bombe secretary, rough cut show, curves, drawer, layout, no Tommy shows four different ways to remove the material and make the pins: the band saw, jig saw, coping saw and blue blade. http://www.tchisel.com/Video/Episode_109.html info@thomasjmacdonald.com Tommy shows four different ways to remove the material and make the pins: the band saw, jig saw, coping saw and blue blade. Tommy shows four different ways to remove the material and make the pins: the band saw, jig saw, coping saw and blue blade. http://www.bobvila.com/Video/RoughCutShow/RC0109.m4v Thu, 03 Jul 2008 07:00:00 GMT 10:06 tommy macdonald, rough cut show, shaker step stool, shaker style step stool no Tommy's girlfriend, Rachel, makes her first appearance. After a couple of attempts at a proper introduction, Tommy gets to work drawing the layout of the dove tails for the Shaker step stool. http://www.tchisel.com/Video/Episode_108.html info@thomasjmacdonald.com Tommy's girlfriend, Rachel, makes her first appearance. After a couple of attempts at a proper introduction, Tommy gets to work drawing the layout of the dove tails for the Shaker step stool. Tommy's girlfriend, Rachel, makes her first appearance. After a couple of attempts at a proper introduction, Tommy gets to work drawing the layout of the dove tails for the Shaker step stool. http://www.bobvila.com/Video/RoughCutShow/RC0108.m4v Tue, 01 Jul 2008 07:00:00 GMT 16:57 tommy macdonald, rough cut show, shaker step stool, shaker style step stool no The pieces are milled and ready to be cut. Tommy reviews the layout of the boards and ponders the challenge of blending the wood grains together to make one solid piece. After cutting, Tommy shows his terrible mistake. http://www.tchisel.com/Video/Episode_107.html info@thomasjmacdonald.com The pieces are milled and ready to be cut. Tommy reviews the layout of the boards and ponders the challenge of blending the wood grains together to make one solid piece. After cutting, Tommy shows his terrible mistake. The pieces are milled and ready to be cut. Tommy reviews the layout of the boards and ponders the challenge of blending the wood grains together to make one solid piece. After cutting, Tommy shows his terrible mistake. http://www.bobvila.com/Video/RoughCutShow/RC0107.m4v Fri, 20 Jun 2008 07:00:00 GMT 14:32 tommy macdonald, rough cut show, shaker step stool, shaker style step stool no Tommy introduces the next piece he will build, an elegant Shaker step stool. Tommy runs over the selection, layout and cutting of the wood for the project. http://www.tchisel.com/Video/Episode_106.html info@thomasjmacdonald.com Tommy introduces the next piece he will build, an elegant Shaker step stool. Tommy runs over the selection, layout and cutting of the wood for the project. Tommy introduces the next piece he will build, an elegant Shaker step stool. Tommy runs over the selection, layout and cutting of the wood for the project. http://www.bobvila.com/Video/RoughCutShow/RC0106.m4v Thu, 19 Jun 2008 07:00:00 GMT 18:16 tommy macdonald, rough cut show, shaker style step stool, shaker step stool, shaker stepstool no Tommy gets together with a few of the participants of the forum who built Federal tables. With the winner crowned, it's on to project number two! Eli and Justin show what they've made so far before Eli stains his project using a process called "fuming." http://www.tchisel.com/Video/Episode_105.html info@thomasjmacdonald.com Tommy gets together with a few of the participants of the forum who built Federal tables. With the winner crowned, it's on to project number two! Eli and Justin show what they've made so far before Eli stains his project using a process called "fuming." Tommy gets together with a few of the participants of the forum who built Federal tables. With the winner crowned, it's on to project number two! Eli and Justin show what they've made so far before Eli stains his project using a process called "fuming." http://www.bobvila.com/Video/RoughCutShow/RC0105.m4v Wed, 18 Jun 2008 07:00:00 GMT 19:59 tommy macdonald, rough cut show, federal style table, shaker step stool, shaker style step stool no The base molding is on so, after downing a double espresso, Tommy gets to work sanding it. Then he reviews how he made the transitional pieces and attached them to the feet. Next, Tommy attaches the feet to the base and points out the horrible mistake he made and how he's going to fix it. http://www.tchisel.com/Video/Episode_104.html info@thomasjmacdonald.com The base molding is on so, after downing a double espresso, Tommy gets to work sanding it. Then he reviews how he made the transitional pieces and attached them to the feet. Next, Tommy attaches the feet to the base and points out the horrible mistake h The base molding is on so, after downing a double espresso, Tommy gets to work sanding it. Then he reviews how he made the transitional pieces and attached them to the feet. Next, Tommy attaches the feet to the base and points out the horrible mistake he made and how he's going to fix it. http://www.bobvila.com/Video/RoughCutShow/TommyEpisode104.m4v Wed, 04 Jun 2008 07:00:00 GMT 15:03 tommy macdonald, bombe secretary, rough cut show, transitional base molding, woodworking no With the backboard off, Tommy breaks out the scrub plane and starts removing material from the inner case sides. When he's done, he turns the case on its back to attach the transitional piece. http://www.tchisel.com/Video/Episode_103.html info@thomasjmacdonald.com With the backboard off, Tommy breaks out the scrub plane and starts removing material from the inner case sides. When he's done, he turns the case on its back to attach the transitional piece. With the backboard off, Tommy breaks out the scrub plane and starts removing material from the inner case sides. When he's done, he turns the case on its back to attach the transitional piece. http://www.bobvila.com/Video/RoughCutShow/TommyEpisode103.m4v Wed, 04 Jun 2008 07:00:00 GMT 10:19 tommy macdonald, bombe secretary, rough cut show, base molding, transitional base molding no Tommy has dropped off the top of the secretary to the finisher in Salem, and it's time to work on the lower half. He reviews the plans for the base molding and, using a mockup, shows how everything will fit together. http://www.tchisel.com/Video/Episode_102.html info@thomasjmacdonald.com Tommy has dropped off the top of the secretary to the finisher in Salem, and it's time to work on the lower half. He reviews the plans for the base molding and, using a mockup, shows how everything will fit together. Tommy has dropped off the top of the secretary to the finisher in Salem, and it's time to work on the lower half. He reviews the plans for the base molding and, using a mockup, shows how everything will fit together. http://www.bobvila.com/Video/RoughCutShow/TommyEpisode102.m4v Wed, 04 Jun 2008 07:00:00 GMT 9:32 tommy macdonald, bombe secretary, base molding, woodworking, wood working, fine woodworking no The overlap is done, and now it's time to tackle the lock. Tommy runs over the problems it poses before setting the top, bottom and center lock. When he's done, he creates and sets the back panels for the glass. http://www.tchisel.com/Video/Episode_101.html info@thomasjmacdonald.com The overlap is done, and now it's time to tackle the lock. Tommy runs over the problems it poses before setting the top, bottom and center lock. When he's done, he creates and sets the back panels for the glass. The overlap is done, and now it's time to tackle the lock. Tommy runs over the problems it poses before setting the top, bottom and center lock. When he's done, he creates and sets the back panels for the glass. http://www.bobvila.com/Video/RoughCutShow/TommyEpisode101.m4v Fri, 30 May 2008 07:00:00 GMT 10:46 tommy macdonald, bombe secretary, rough cut show, installing lock, woodworking, installing door lock no Tommy reviews how the doors are coming along as well as his plans for them. With the doors and hardware installed on the secretary, he concentrates on cleaning out the corners then shows how he centered the door overlap. Tommy's getting closer and closer to completion of the project! http://www.tchisel.com/Video/Episode_100.html info@thomasjmacdonald.com Tommy reviews how the doors are coming along as well as his plans for them. With the doors and hardware installed on the secretary, he concentrates on cleaning out the corners then shows how he centered the door overlap. Tommy's getting closer and closer Tommy reviews how the doors are coming along as well as his plans for them. With the doors and hardware installed on the secretary, he concentrates on cleaning out the corners then shows how he centered the door overlap. Tommy's getting closer and closer to completion of the project! http://www.bobvila.com/Video/RoughCutShow/TommyEpisode100.m4v Fri, 30 May 2008 07:00:00 GMT 12:27 tommy macdonald, bombe secretary, woodworking, fine woodworking, hanging doors no Breaking out the chisels, Tommy demonstrates how he cut the patterns into the door's inner edge. Then, with the doors ready to go, he shows how he will set the hinges. The morning had been somewhat chaotic in Tommy's shop, but now that all his visitors have left he's determined to get focused--and get finished! http://www.tchisel.com/Video/Episode_99.html info@thomasjmacdonald.com Breaking out the chisels, Tommy demonstrates how he cut the patterns into the door's inner edge. Then, with the doors ready to go, he shows how he will set the hinges. The morning had been somewhat chaotic in Tommy's shop, but now that all his visitors Breaking out the chisels, Tommy demonstrates how he cut the patterns into the door's inner edge. Then, with the doors ready to go, he shows how he will set the hinges. The morning had been somewhat chaotic in Tommy's shop, but now that all his visitors have left he's determined to get focused--and get finished! http://www.bobvila.com/Video/RoughCutShow/TommyEpisode99.m4v Fri, 30 May 2008 07:00:00 GMT 11:31 rough cut show, tommy macdonald, woodworking, wood carving, door hinges, hanging doors no In Part Two of the federal table wrap-up, Tommy talks to Steve about cutting the banding with a table saw. Then, Tommy drops by the shop to see what Eli is working on. With the table finished, the next project is already underway. http://www.tchisel.com/Video/Episode_98.html info@thomasjmacdonald.com In Part Two of the federal table wrap-up, Tommy talks to Steve about cutting the banding with a table saw. Then, Tommy drops by the shop to see what Eli is working on. With the table finished, the next project is already underway. In Part Two of the federal table wrap-up, Tommy talks to Steve about cutting the banding with a table saw. Then, Tommy drops by the shop to see what Eli is working on. With the table finished, the next project is already underway. http://www.bobvila.com/Video/RoughCutShow/AskTheMasters17.m4v Wed, 28 May 2008 07:00:00 GMT 14:12 tommy macdonald, ask the masters, rough cut show, federalist table, woodworking no Boats, logs and claps - Oh MY! In Part One of the federal table wrap-up, T-Chisel visits Steve Brown, head of the Cabinet and Furniture Making Department and a 1990 graduate, of the North Bennet Street School. Steve provides a little last-minute how-to information on getting the embellishments perfect and critiques the table as the end of this project nears. http://www.tchisel.com/Video/Episode_97.html info@thomasjmacdonald.com Boats, logs and claps - Oh MY! In Part One of the federal table wrap-up, T-Chisel visits Steve Brown, head of the Cabinet and Furniture Making Department and a 1990 graduate, of the North Bennet Street School. Steve provides a little last-minute how-to i Boats, logs and claps - Oh MY! In Part One of the federal table wrap-up, T-Chisel visits Steve Brown, head of the Cabinet and Furniture Making Department and a 1990 graduate, of the North Bennet Street School. Steve provides a little last-minute how-to information on getting the embellishments perfect and critiques the table as the end of this project nears. http://www.bobvila.com/Video/RoughCutShow/AskTheMasters16.m4v Fri, 23 May 2008 07:00:00 GMT 11:28 Tommy, ask the masters, federalist, legs, furniture, joinery, miter, shape, sharpening, rough cut show, woodworking no Tommy goes to work cutting the scallop shape on the doors with the band saw. After cutting the shape for all four sides, he glues and clamps them together. http://www.tchisel.com/Video/Episode_96.html info@thomasjmacdonald.com Tommy goes to work cutting the scallop shape on the doors with the band saw. After cutting the shape for all four sides, he glues and clamps them together. Tommy goes to work cutting the scallop shape on the doors with the band saw. After cutting the shape for all four sides, he glues and clamps them together. http://www.bobvila.com/Video/RoughCutShow/TommyEpisode96.m4v Fri, 23 May 2008 07:00:00 GMT 7:50 tommy, bombe, door, rabbits, gluing, drawer, mortise, tenon, joinery no The door pattern has been cut and Tommy now goes to work on the corners with a chisel and a router plane. Once the corners are done, Tommy can send the pattern to the glass company. http://www.tchisel.com/Video/Episode_95.html info@thomasjmacdonald.com The door pattern has been cut and Tommy now goes to work on the corners with a chisel and a router plane. Once the corners are done, Tommy can send the pattern to the glass company. The door pattern has been cut and Tommy now goes to work on the corners with a chisel and a router plane. Once the corners are done, Tommy can send the pattern to the glass company. http://www.bobvila.com/Video/RoughCutShow/TommyEpisode95.m4v Fri, 23 May 2008 07:00:00 GMT 12:55 Tommy, bombe, door, pattern, lid, surface, gluing, drawer, mortise, tenon, joinery no Tommy is upset because the hinges have arrived but they have company markings on them, rendering them useless. So, Tommy goes to work on the doors. First, he shows where he got the inspiration and the pattern. Then, after cutting the pattern, he sands the edges so they are smooth and traces the lines. http://www.tchisel.com/Video/Episode_94.html info@thomasjmacdonald.com Tommy is upset because the hinges have arrived but they have company markings on them, rendering them useless. So, Tommy goes to work on the doors. First, he shows where he got the inspiration and the pattern. Then, after cutting the pattern, he sands th Tommy is upset because the hinges have arrived but they have company markings on them, rendering them useless. So, Tommy goes to work on the doors. First, he shows where he got the inspiration and the pattern. Then, after cutting the pattern, he sands the edges so they are smooth and traces the lines. http://www.bobvila.com/Video/RoughCutShow/TommyEpisode94.m4v Fri, 23 May 2008 07:00:00 GMT 14:17 tommy, bombe, door, pattern, lid, surface, gluing, drawer, mortise, tenon, joinery no It's now time to put in the lock. Tommy shows how to mark the position on the lid and then goes to work cutting out a hole. He then demonstrates his fine chisel skills before putting the lock in place. After he attaches the lid, it's done! http://www.tchisel.com/Video/Episode_93.html info@thomasjmacdonald.com It's now time to put in the lock. Tommy shows how to mark the position on the lid and then goes to work cutting out a hole. He then demonstrates his fine chisel skills before putting the lock in place. After he attaches the lid, it's done! It's now time to put in the lock. Tommy shows how to mark the position on the lid and then goes to work cutting out a hole. He then demonstrates his fine chisel skills before putting the lock in place. After he attaches the lid, it's done! http://www.bobvila.com/Video/RoughCutShow/TommyEpisode93.m4v Mon, 19 May 2008 07:00:00 GMT 21:06 Tommy, bombe, lock, lid, surface, gluing, drawer, mortise, tenon, joinery no With one of the hinges attached, the second one can be added. After it is attached, Tommy has to cut an angle at the top so the lid will close. Tommy then checks to make sure the lid fits correctly. http://www.tchisel.com/Video/Episode_92.html info@thomasjmacdonald.com With one of the hinges attached, the second one can be added. After it is attached, Tommy has to cut an angle at the top so the lid will close. Tommy then checks to make sure the lid fits correctly. With one of the hinges attached, the second one can be added. After it is attached, Tommy has to cut an angle at the top so the lid will close. Tommy then checks to make sure the lid fits correctly. http://www.bobvila.com/Video/RoughCutShow/TommyEpisode92.m4v Thu, 15 May 2008 07:00:00 GMT 12:08 Tommy, bombe, hinges, lid, surface, gluing, drawer, mortise, tenon, joinery no With the upper case taken off, it's now time to put the lid on. Tommy explains the whole process for viewers, from fitting it to the front to putting on the hinges. http://www.tchisel.com/Video/Episode_91.html info@thomasjmacdonald.com With the upper case taken off, it's now time to put the lid on. Tommy explains the whole process for viewers, from fitting it to the front to putting on the hinges. With the upper case taken off, it's now time to put the lid on. Tommy explains the whole process for viewers, from fitting it to the front to putting on the hinges. http://www.bobvila.com/Video/RoughCutShow/TommyEpisode91.m4v Wed, 14 May 2008 07:00:00 GMT 27:48 Tommy, bombe, hinges, lid, surface, gluing, drawer, mortise, tenon, joinery no Tommy goes to work adding the breadboards to the ends of the lid. After creating the breadboards, he shows how to cut the end of the board so it will fit. He then demonstrates how to attach and detach the breadboard. http://www.tchisel.com/Video/Episode_90.html info@thomasjmacdonald.com Tommy goes to work adding the breadboards to the ends of the lid. After creating the breadboards, he shows how to cut the end of the board so it will fit. He then demonstrates how to attach and detach the breadboard. Tommy goes to work adding the breadboards to the ends of the lid. After creating the breadboards, he shows how to cut the end of the board so it will fit. He then demonstrates how to attach and detach the breadboard. http://www.bobvila.com/Video/RoughCutShow/TommyEpisode90.m4v Mon, 12 May 2008 07:00:00 GMT 14:37 Tommy, bombe, doors, lid, surface, gluing, drawer, mortise, tenon, joinery no It's now time to cut the sides of the case. This is risky business because any mistakes cannot be corrected and Tommy is understandably nervous. After the cuts are made, he then hand-planes and takes a chisel to the edges. http://www.tchisel.com/Video/Episode_89.html info@thomasjmacdonald.com It's now time to cut the sides of the case. This is risky business because any mistakes cannot be corrected and Tommy is understandably nervous. After the cuts are made, he then hand-planes and takes a chisel to the edges. It's now time to cut the sides of the case. This is risky business because any mistakes cannot be corrected and Tommy is understandably nervous. After the cuts are made, he then hand-planes and takes a chisel to the edges. http://www.bobvila.com/Video/RoughCutShow/TommyEpisode89.m4v Wed, 07 May 2008 07:00:00 GMT 13:48 tommy, bombe, writing surface, lid, surface, gluing, drawer, pins, tails, dovetails, shape no The carving is done on the inside door so Tommy starts planing the lid. He first shows how it fits with the Bombe and then begins hand-planing the board. He reviews how he planes the wood, works the planer and sharpens the blade. http://www.tchisel.com/Video/Episode_88.html info@thomasjmacdonald.com The carving is done on the inside door so Tommy starts planing the lid. He first shows how it fits with the Bombe and then begins hand-planing the board. He reviews how he planes the wood, works the planer and sharpens the blade. The carving is done on the inside door so Tommy starts planing the lid. He first shows how it fits with the Bombe and then begins hand-planing the board. He reviews how he planes the wood, works the planer and sharpens the blade. http://www.bobvila.com/Video/RoughCutShow/TommyEpisode88.m4v Thu, 01 May 2008 07:00:00 GMT 20:22 tommy, bombe, doors, lid, surface, gluing, drawer, pins, tails, dovetails, shape no Now that the drawer front has been laid out, Tommy takes a V-tool and goes to work carving. He then reviews how he works the pattern while listening to Run-DMC. http://www.tchisel.com/Video/Episode_87.html info@thomasjmacdonald.com Now that the drawer front has been laid out, Tommy takes a V-tool and goes to work carving. He then reviews how he works the pattern while listening to Run-DMC. Now that the drawer front has been laid out, Tommy takes a V-tool and goes to work carving. He then reviews how he works the pattern while listening to Run-DMC. http://www.bobvila.com/Video/RoughCutShow/TommyEpisode87.m4v Thu, 01 May 2008 07:00:00 GMT 8:23 Tommy, bombe, doors, lid, surface, gluing, drawer, pins, tails, dovetails, shape no Tommy shows how he created the beautiful sand shaded fan on the top of the table. After going through the construction process step by step, Tommy reviews how he inserted the piece into the tabletop. It's so easy even Al can do it! http://www.tchisel.com/Video/Episode_86.html info@thomasjmacdonald.com Tommy shows how he created the beautiful sand shaded fan on the top of the table. After going through the construction process step by step, Tommy reviews how he inserted the piece into the tabletop. It's so easy even Al can do it! Tommy shows how he created the beautiful sand shaded fan on the top of the table. After going through the construction process step by step, Tommy reviews how he inserted the piece into the tabletop. It's so easy even Al can do it! http://www.bobvila.com/Video/RoughCutShow/AskTheMasters15.m4v Fri, 25 Apr 2008 07:00:00 GMT 22:32 Tommy, ask the masters, federalist, legs, furniture, joinery, miter, shape, sharpening, rough cut show, woodworking no Tommy and Al use the whiteboard to review how the table drawer was constructed. The drawer looks as if it was built using three separate pieces of wood but it's one banding with three miters on it. They then move to the table saw to demonstrate. http://www.tchisel.com/Video/Episode_85.html info@thomasjmacdonald.com Tommy and Al use the whiteboard to review how the table drawer was constructed. The drawer looks as if it was built using three separate pieces of wood but it's one banding with three miters on it. They then move to the table saw to demonstrate. Tommy and Al use the whiteboard to review how the table drawer was constructed. The drawer looks as if it was built using three separate pieces of wood but it's one banding with three miters on it. They then move to the table saw to demonstrate. http://www.bobvila.com/Video/RoughCutShow/AskTheMasters14.m4v Fri, 25 Apr 2008 07:00:00 GMT 15:02 Tommy, ask the masters, federalist, legs, furniture, joinery, miter, shape, sharpening, rough cut show, woodworking no With the banding now cut, it's time to put on the cuff. Tommy outlines how to construct the table foot and cuff then reviews some user submissions. http://www.tchisel.com/Video/Episode_84.html info@thomasjmacdonald.com With the banding now cut, it's time to put on the cuff. Tommy outlines how to construct the table foot and cuff then reviews some user submissions. With the banding now cut, it's time to put on the cuff. Tommy outlines how to construct the table foot and cuff then reviews some user submissions. http://www.bobvila.com/Video/RoughCutShow/AskTheMasters13.m4v Wed, 16 Apr 2008 07:00:00 GMT 6:35 Tommy, ask the masters, federalist, legs, furniture, joinery, miter, shape, sharpening, rough cut show, woodworking no Moving to the table saw, Tommy demonstrates how to create the bandings he reviewed in the previous video. Using a zero tolerance wood insert, he attaches a fence and shows how to cut the block. After cutting a few boards, he shows how the bandings enhance the completed table's look. http://www.tchisel.com/Video/Episode_83.html info@thomasjmacdonald.com Moving to the table saw, Tommy demonstrates how to create the bandings he reviewed in the previous video. Using a zero tolerance wood insert, he attaches a fence and shows how to cut the block. After cutting a few boards, he shows how the bandings enhanc Moving to the table saw, Tommy demonstrates how to create the bandings he reviewed in the previous video. Using a zero tolerance wood insert, he attaches a fence and shows how to cut the block. After cutting a few boards, he shows how the bandings enhance the completed table's look. http://www.bobvila.com/Video/RoughCutShow/AskTheMasters12.m4v Sat, 12 Apr 2008 07:00:00 GMT 17:40 Tommy, Ask the Masters, bombe, drawer, veneer, fitting, shape, sharpening no Tommy takes a moment to talk about the Federal style table's bandings. Moving to the whiteboard, he outlines how he created the look. It might all be a little confusing but it will make sense when he moves to the table saw in the next video. http://www.tchisel.com/Video/Episode_82.html info@thomasjmacdonald.com Tommy takes a moment to talk about the Federal style table's bandings. Moving to the whiteboard, he outlines how he created the look. It might all be a little confusing but it will make sense when he moves to the table saw in the next video. Tommy takes a moment to talk about the Federal style table's bandings. Moving to the whiteboard, he outlines how he created the look. It might all be a little confusing but it will make sense when he moves to the table saw in the next video. http://www.bobvila.com/Video/RoughCutShow/AskTheMasters11.m4v Fri, 11 Apr 2008 07:00:00 GMT 11:20 Tommy, Ask the Masters, bombe, drawer, veneer, fitting, shape, sharpening no Tommy and Al dive into discussing bellflowers with special guests Eli and Brian. Tommy demonstrates how he made the lines on the table leg. He then reviews how to make the bellflowers and Eli cuts them. Afterwards Tommy and Brian discuss his work so far. http://www.tchisel.com/Video/Episode_81.html info@thomasjmacdonald.com Tommy and Al dive into discussing bellflowers with special guests Eli and Brian. Tommy demonstrates how he made the lines on the table leg. He then reviews how to make the bellflowers and Eli cuts them. Afterwards Tommy and Brian discuss his work so far. Tommy and Al dive into discussing bellflowers with special guests Eli and Brian. Tommy demonstrates how he made the lines on the table leg. He then reviews how to make the bellflowers and Eli cuts them. Afterwards Tommy and Brian discuss his work so far. http://www.bobvila.com/Video/RoughCutShow/AskTheMasters10.m4v Fri, 11 Apr 2008 07:00:00 GMT 20:40 Tommy, Ask the Masters, bombe, drawer, veneer, fitting, shape, sharpening no Tommy takes some de-natured alcohol and wipes it on the completed carving to demonstrate how the grain texture will look. On close inspection, viewers can see that each of the sweep carvings is a little different. Tommy then shows how to remove the material along the perimeter of the shell. After the door is completed, he discusses the work he needs to do on the drawers. http://www.tchisel.com/Video/Episode_80.html info@thomasjmacdonald.com Tommy takes some de-natured alcohol and wipes it on the completed carving to demonstrate how the grain texture will look. On close inspection, viewers can see that each of the sweep carvings is a little different. Tommy then shows how to remove the mater Tommy takes some de-natured alcohol and wipes it on the completed carving to demonstrate how the grain texture will look. On close inspection, viewers can see that each of the sweep carvings is a little different. Tommy then shows how to remove the material along the perimeter of the shell. After the door is completed, he discusses the work he needs to do on the drawers. http://www.bobvila.com/Video/RoughCutShow/TommyEpisode80.m4v Tue, 08 Apr 2008 07:00:00 GMT 12:08 tommy, bombe, doors, prospect, gluing, drawer, pins, tails, dovetails, shape no Tommy demonstrates how he is cutting the shell. Using a chisel, he shows how working with the grain poses a unique set of challenges. He then utilizes the V-tool on the design and laments his lack of carving skills. http://www.tchisel.com/Video/Episode_79.html info@thomasjmacdonald.com Tommy demonstrates how he is cutting the shell. Using a chisel, he shows how working with the grain poses a unique set of challenges. He then utilizes the V-tool on the design and laments his lack of carving skills. Tommy demonstrates how he is cutting the shell. Using a chisel, he shows how working with the grain poses a unique set of challenges. He then utilizes the V-tool on the design and laments his lack of carving skills. http://www.bobvila.com/Video/RoughCutShow/TommyEpisode79.m4v Tue, 08 Apr 2008 07:00:00 GMT 6:24 Tommy, bombe, doors, prospect, gluing, drawer, pins, tails, dovetails, shape no Tommy demonstrates how the prospect door will fit into the piece. He then shows how he copied the design from a photo to paper and then to the wood block. He makes multiple attempts at cutting the block and laughs about how many mistakes he's made so far. It's going to be a long road. http://www.tchisel.com/Video/Episode_78.html info@thomasjmacdonald.com Tommy demonstrates how the prospect door will fit into the piece. He then shows how he copied the design from a photo to paper and then to the wood block. He makes multiple attempts at cutting the block and laughs about how many mistakes he's made so far Tommy demonstrates how the prospect door will fit into the piece. He then shows how he copied the design from a photo to paper and then to the wood block. He makes multiple attempts at cutting the block and laughs about how many mistakes he's made so far. It's going to be a long road. http://www.bobvila.com/Video/RoughCutShow/TommyEpisode78.m4v Tue, 08 Apr 2008 07:00:00 GMT 14:48 tommy, bombe, doors, prospect, gluing, drawer, pins, tails, dovetails, shape no Quad Tapering and Al Babble--Tommy and Al sit down to talk about the spade foot of the Federal table. Tommy outlines how he used the drill press to create the spade foot on the marker board and then reviews how he created the tapered table leg. Al concludes with discussing the Red Sox season opener. http://www.tchisel.com/Video/Episode_77.html info@thomasjmacdonald.com Quad Tapering and Al Babble--Tommy and Al sit down to talk about the spade foot of the Federal table. Tommy outlines how he used the drill press to create the spade foot on the marker board and then reviews how he created the tapered table leg. Al concl Quad Tapering and Al Babble--Tommy and Al sit down to talk about the spade foot of the Federal table. Tommy outlines how he used the drill press to create the spade foot on the marker board and then reviews how he created the tapered table leg. Al concludes with discussing the Red Sox season opener. http://www.bobvila.com/Video/RoughCutShow/AskTheMasters09.m4v Thu, 03 Apr 2008 07:00:00 GMT 10:03 Tommy, ask the masters, federalist, legs, furniture, joinery, miter, shape, sharpening, rough cut show, woodworking no Al expounds on the Federal period, particularly the furniture of its time, while Tommy demonstrates the Federal-style table he is making, showing off its embellishment and foot. The conversation turns to how to best begin a project. Al recounts the steps he takes when he first gets a piece of wood, and Tommy hits the marker board to show how he diagrams a piece of work. http://www.tchisel.com/Video/Episode_76.html info@thomasjmacdonald.com Al expounds on the Federal period, particularly the furniture of its time, while Tommy demonstrates the Federal-style table he is making, showing off its embellishment and foot. The conversation turns to how to best begin a project. Al recounts the steps Al expounds on the Federal period, particularly the furniture of its time, while Tommy demonstrates the Federal-style table he is making, showing off its embellishment and foot. The conversation turns to how to best begin a project. Al recounts the steps he takes when he first gets a piece of wood, and Tommy hits the marker board to show how he diagrams a piece of work. http://www.bobvila.com/Video/RoughCutShow/AskTheMasters08.m4v Wed, 02 Apr 2008 07:00:00 GMT 18:18 Tommy, ask the masters, federalist, legs, furniture, joinery, miter, shape, sharpening, rough cut show, woodworking no Tommy discusses how he tackled the most difficult part of secretary so far, the compound return angles at the top of the pediment. The moldings in the front and the side look the same but are completely different. He moves to the bench to illustrate the problem and how he cut the moldings to fit. As viewers can see from the disastrous state of his shop, this problem was a tough one. http://www.tchisel.com/Video/Episode_75.html info@thomasjmacdonald.com Tommy discusses how he tackled the most difficult part of secretary so far, the compound return angles at the top of the pediment. The moldings in the front and the side look the same but are completely different. He moves to the bench to illustrate the Tommy discusses how he tackled the most difficult part of secretary so far, the compound return angles at the top of the pediment. The moldings in the front and the side look the same but are completely different. He moves to the bench to illustrate the problem and how he cut the moldings to fit. As viewers can see from the disastrous state of his shop, this problem was a tough one. http://www.bobvila.com/Video/RoughCutShow/TommyEpisode75.m4v Fri, 28 Mar 2008 07:00:00 GMT 12:52 Tommy, upper pediment, dentil, molding, miter, shape, sharpening, rough cut show, woodworking no With his new hi-def camera, Tommy reviews how he worked with the rake. He shows how the application of the molding makes the outside corner and the top of the rake more pronounced. Tommy then wonders how he will work with the compound angle at the top, which is going to be difficult. http://www.tchisel.com/Video/Episode_74.html info@thomasjmacdonald.com With his new hi-def camera, Tommy reviews how he worked with the rake. He shows how the application of the molding makes the outside corner and the top of the rake more pronounced. Tommy then wonders how he will work with the compound angle at the top, w With his new hi-def camera, Tommy reviews how he worked with the rake. He shows how the application of the molding makes the outside corner and the top of the rake more pronounced. Tommy then wonders how he will work with the compound angle at the top, which is going to be difficult. http://www.bobvila.com/Video/RoughCutShow/TommyEpisode74.m4v Fri, 28 Mar 2008 07:00:00 GMT 11:01 Tommy, upper pediment, dentil, molding, miter, shape, sharpening, rough cut show, woodworking no Tommy reviews how he will create boards to cover up the gaping space in the front, back and upper boards. After they have been shaped into a curve to match the pattern, the blocks are put inside the opening and Tommy shows how they are attached. He then uses a scrub plane and French curve scraper to smooth the surface, being careful not to bash his finger as he did earlier. http://www.tchisel.com/Video/Episode_73.html info@thomasjmacdonald.com Tommy reviews how he will create boards to cover up the gaping space in the front, back and upper boards. After they have been shaped into a curve to match the pattern, the blocks are put inside the opening and Tommy shows how they are attached. He then Tommy reviews how he will create boards to cover up the gaping space in the front, back and upper boards. After they have been shaped into a curve to match the pattern, the blocks are put inside the opening and Tommy shows how they are attached. He then uses a scrub plane and French curve scraper to smooth the surface, being careful not to bash his finger as he did earlier. http://www.bobvila.com/Video/RoughCutShow/TommyEpisode73.m4v Tue, 25 Mar 2008 07:00:00 GMT 13:12 Tommy, upper pediment, dentil, molding, shape, sharpening, rough cut show, woodworking no Heeding the advice of a viewer, Tommy starts wearing a dust mask when milling wood and hopes the damage he's already done to his lungs is not permanent. Tommy cuts the upper pediment box with a band saw and router and mounts it to the top of the desk. Then, he shows how he attached the front, back and upper boards to the box frame. http://www.tchisel.com/Video/Episode_72.html info@thomasjmacdonald.com Heeding the advice of a viewer, Tommy starts wearing a dust mask when milling wood and hopes the damage he's already done to his lungs is not permanent. Tommy cuts the upper pediment box with a band saw and router and mounts it to the top of the desk. Th Heeding the advice of a viewer, Tommy starts wearing a dust mask when milling wood and hopes the damage he's already done to his lungs is not permanent. Tommy cuts the upper pediment box with a band saw and router and mounts it to the top of the desk. Then, he shows how he attached the front, back and upper boards to the box frame. http://www.bobvila.com/Video/RoughCutShow/TommyEpisode72.m4v Tue, 25 Mar 2008 07:00:00 GMT 10:21 tommy, upper pediment, dentil, molding, shape, sharpening, rough cut show, woodworking no Tommy reviews the completed dentil molding and scrapes out the excess glue. He then puts the first section of the pediment on top and reviews his work. Just as he's wrapping up, Al arrives with two cigars to celebrate the achievement. http://www.tchisel.com/Video/Episode_71.html info@thomasjmacdonald.com Tommy reviews the completed dentil molding and scrapes out the excess glue. He then puts the first section of the pediment on top and reviews his work. Just as he's wrapping up, Al arrives with two cigars to celebrate the achievement. Tommy reviews the completed dentil molding and scrapes out the excess glue. He then puts the first section of the pediment on top and reviews his work. Just as he's wrapping up, Al arrives with two cigars to celebrate the achievement. http://www.bobvila.com/Video/RoughCutShow/TommyEpisode71.m4v Fri, 21 Mar 2008 07:00:00 GMT 9:18 tommy, lower pediment, dentil, molding, shape, sharpening, rough cut show, woodworking no All the dentil molding is on and now it's time to add another layer. Tommy shows how the applied dentil molding looks and how the soffit and quarter round fit over it. He then attaches them to the case. Tommy cleans up the dentil molding with a chisel so it is flush with the quarter round. After gluing the final corner in place, the first part of the crown is done and Tommy can enjoy a victory cigar. http://www.tchisel.com/Video/Episode_70.html info@thomasjmacdonald.com All the dentil molding is on and now it's time to add another layer. Tommy shows how the applied dentil molding looks and how the soffit and quarter round fit over it. He then attaches them to the case. Tommy cleans up the dentil molding with a chisel so All the dentil molding is on and now it's time to add another layer. Tommy shows how the applied dentil molding looks and how the soffit and quarter round fit over it. He then attaches them to the case. Tommy cleans up the dentil molding with a chisel so it is flush with the quarter round. After gluing the final corner in place, the first part of the crown is done and Tommy can enjoy a victory cigar. http://www.bobvila.com/Video/RoughCutShow/TommyEpisode70.m4v Fri, 21 Mar 2008 07:00:00 GMT 13:20 Tommy, 1/4 round, soffit molding, fitting, shape, sharpening, rough cut show, woodworking no With the fretwork completed, it's time to start the next layer of molding: the cove. Tommy reviews the miters and suggests using a lot of stock when doing this type of work. Tommy then shows how to cut dentil molding and demonstrates its placement on the secretary. Finally, he makes an inside miter for the dentil molding using a ramp block and chisel. http://www.tchisel.com/Video/Episode_69.html info@thomasjmacdonald.com With the fretwork completed, it's time to start the next layer of molding: the cove. Tommy reviews the miters and suggests using a lot of stock when doing this type of work. Tommy then shows how to cut dentil molding and demonstrates its placement on the With the fretwork completed, it's time to start the next layer of molding: the cove. Tommy reviews the miters and suggests using a lot of stock when doing this type of work. Tommy then shows how to cut dentil molding and demonstrates its placement on the secretary. Finally, he makes an inside miter for the dentil molding using a ramp block and chisel. http://www.bobvila.com/Video/RoughCutShow/TommyEpisode69.m4v Fri, 21 Mar 2008 07:00:00 GMT 14:14 Tommy, cove, dental, fret material, dimpling, mashing, contrast, fret, fret layout, bead, box, bombe, veneer, fitting, shape, sharpening no Tommy and Al sit down to talk shop and discuss plans for a small project building a table. The project will be simple and take under 60 hours to complete. Tommy and Al first review the general design of the table and then discuss the power and hand tools that will be needed. Tommy stresses that it will be a low budget project that will produce a beautiful table. http://www.tchisel.com/Video/Episode_68.html info@thomasjmacdonald.com Tommy and Al sit down to talk shop and discuss plans for a small project building a table. The project will be simple and take under 60 hours to complete. Tommy and Al first review the general design of the table and then discuss the power and hand tools Tommy and Al sit down to talk shop and discuss plans for a small project building a table. The project will be simple and take under 60 hours to complete. Tommy and Al first review the general design of the table and then discuss the power and hand tools that will be needed. Tommy stresses that it will be a low budget project that will produce a beautiful table. http://www.bobvila.com/Video/RoughCutShow/AskTheMasters07.m4v Mon, 17 Mar 2008 07:00:00 GMT 15:36 Tommy, federalist, legs, how to, kit, BBS, woodworking, wood, layout, veneer, fitting, shape, sharpening no Now that the frame is even with the face of the case, Tommy can attach the crown molding. Wax is placed on the frame, the ends of the molding have been cut to fit, a little glue is applied and Tommy crosses his fingers hoping everything will work out. When the molding is put in place and the glue dries, Tommy reviews how it connects the upper case to the lower case. The upper case slides in from the back and is held by the crown molding. It's difficult to tell it's two separate pieces. http://www.tchisel.com/Video/Episode_67.html info@thomasjmacdonald.com Now that the frame is even with the face of the case, Tommy can attach the crown molding. Wax is placed on the frame, the ends of the molding have been cut to fit, a little glue is applied and Tommy crosses his fingers hoping everything will work out. Wh Now that the frame is even with the face of the case, Tommy can attach the crown molding. Wax is placed on the frame, the ends of the molding have been cut to fit, a little glue is applied and Tommy crosses his fingers hoping everything will work out. When the molding is put in place and the glue dries, Tommy reviews how it connects the upper case to the lower case. The upper case slides in from the back and is held by the crown molding. It's difficult to tell it's two separate pieces. http://www.bobvila.com/Video/RoughCutShow/TommyEpisode67.m4v Thu, 13 Mar 2008 07:00:00 GMT 12:44 Tommy, astragal, fret material, dimpling, mashing, contrast, fret, fret layout, bead, box, bombe, veneer, fitting, shape, sharpening no The astragal is now attached to the box and it's time to clean it up. First, using a chisel and a scraper, Tommy takes off as much glue as possible. Then he uses sandpaper to clean up the remainder. After that's done, he shows how it looks when mounted. Tommy then adds a detail to the front of the pediment that is so delicate it makes him nervous (as usual). http://www.tchisel.com/Video/Episode_66.html info@thomasjmacdonald.com The astragal is now attached to the box and it's time to clean it up. First, using a chisel and a scraper, Tommy takes off as much glue as possible. Then he uses sandpaper to clean up the remainder. After that's done, he shows how it looks when mounted. The astragal is now attached to the box and it's time to clean it up. First, using a chisel and a scraper, Tommy takes off as much glue as possible. Then he uses sandpaper to clean up the remainder. After that's done, he shows how it looks when mounted. Tommy then adds a detail to the front of the pediment that is so delicate it makes him nervous (as usual). http://www.bobvila.com/Video/RoughCutShow/TommyEpisode66.m4v Fri, 07 Mar 2008 07:00:00 GMT 10:33 Tommy, astragal, fret material, dimpling, mashing, contrast, fret, fret layout, bead, box, bombe, veneer, fitting, shape, sharpening no Tommy has finished the box frame with front work and blocking attached. Now it's time to make the astragal for the pediment. An astragal can be an architectural element used at the top or base of a column, and it is also used as a framing device on furniture. He drank extra coffee so his hands are nice and steady for the astragal work. http://www.tchisel.com/Video/Episode_65.html info@thomasjmacdonald.com Tommy has finished the box frame with front work and blocking attached. Now it's time to make the astragal for the pediment. An astragal can be an architectural element used at the top or base of a column, and it is also used as a framing device on furni Tommy has finished the box frame with front work and blocking attached. Now it's time to make the astragal for the pediment. An astragal can be an architectural element used at the top or base of a column, and it is also used as a framing device on furniture. He drank extra coffee so his hands are nice and steady for the astragal work. http://www.bobvila.com/Video/RoughCutShow/TommyEpisode65.m4v Thu, 28 Feb 2008 07:00:00 GMT 9:07 Tommy, astragal, fret material, dimpling, mashing, contrast, fret, fret layout, bead, box, bombe, veneer, fitting, shape, sharpening no Tommy has the front work done and now needs to "dimple" or "mash the wood," a process that "mangles the wood" on the inside of the carving so that the carved parts really pop. He uses a triangle tile to make the surface of an old pin into a star to add a pattern to the front work. He's looking forward to seeing it on the upper pediment--as well as finishing the piece and finding a buyer. http://www.tchisel.com/Video/Episode_64.html info@thomasjmacdonald.com Tommy has the front work done and now needs to "dimple" or "mash the wood," a process that "mangles the wood" on the inside of the carving so that the carved parts really pop. He uses a triangle tile to make the surface of an old pin into a star to add a Tommy has the front work done and now needs to "dimple" or "mash the wood," a process that "mangles the wood" on the inside of the carving so that the carved parts really pop. He uses a triangle tile to make the surface of an old pin into a star to add a pattern to the front work. He's looking forward to seeing it on the upper pediment--as well as finishing the piece and finding a buyer. http://www.bobvila.com/Video/RoughCutShow/TommyEpisode64.m4v Thu, 21 Feb 2008 07:00:00 GMT 7:49 Tommy, Removing, fret material, dimpling, mashing, contrast, fret, fret layout, bead, box, bombe, veneer, fitting, shape, sharpening no After Tommy got the pattern drawn on the fret pieces, the next step is to start removing material. He starts out with a small router and takes the bulk material out. Then, with sharp chisels in hand, Tommy shows how to clean up the edges. http://www.tchisel.com/Video/Episode_63.html info@thomasjmacdonald.com After Tommy got the pattern drawn on the fret pieces, the next step is to start removing material. He starts out with a small router and takes the bulk material out. Then, with sharp chisels in hand, Tommy shows how to clean up the edges. After Tommy got the pattern drawn on the fret pieces, the next step is to start removing material. He starts out with a small router and takes the bulk material out. Then, with sharp chisels in hand, Tommy shows how to clean up the edges. http://www.bobvila.com/Video/RoughCutShow/TommyEpisode63.m4v Fri, 15 Feb 2008 07:00:00 GMT 12:31 Tommy, Removing, fret material, box design, fret, fret layout, bead, box, bombe, veneer, fitting, shape, sharpening no With divider and bevel in hand, Tommy walks viewers through the layout and design of the fret work trim pieces for the upper pediment. A little prep work on the pattern layout makes it a fairly simple process. Slow and steady wins the race--or finishes the Bombe Secretary, in this case. http://www.tchisel.com/Video/Episode_62.html info@thomasjmacdonald.com With divider and bevel in hand, Tommy walks viewers through the layout and design of the fret work trim pieces for the upper pediment. A little prep work on the pattern layout makes it a fairly simple process. Slow and steady wins the race--or finishes t With divider and bevel in hand, Tommy walks viewers through the layout and design of the fret work trim pieces for the upper pediment. A little prep work on the pattern layout makes it a fairly simple process. Slow and steady wins the race--or finishes the Bombe Secretary, in this case. http://www.bobvila.com/Video/RoughCutShow/TommyEpisode62.m4v Tue, 12 Feb 2008 07:00:00 GMT 6:34 Tommy, Upper case, box design, fret, fret layout, bead, box, bombe, veneer, fitting, shape, sharpening no Tommy's ready to start the upper pediment of the secretary and shows the drawing for the upper case as well as what's left of his wood to make it. He now has to figure out how to make the frame. He's hoping that he's found his stride and he'll "get this thing done" because the bombe is "way more complicated" than he ever expected. http://www.tchisel.com/Video/Episode_61.html info@thomasjmacdonald.com Tommy's ready to start the upper pediment of the secretary and shows the drawing for the upper case as well as what's left of his wood to make it. He now has to figure out how to make the frame. He's hoping that he's found his stride and he'll "get this Tommy's ready to start the upper pediment of the secretary and shows the drawing for the upper case as well as what's left of his wood to make it. He now has to figure out how to make the frame. He's hoping that he's found his stride and he'll "get this thing done" because the bombe is "way more complicated" than he ever expected. http://www.bobvila.com/Video/RoughCutShow/TommyEpisode61.m4v Wed, 06 Feb 2008 07:00:00 GMT 11:22 tommy, Upper case, box design, beading, bead, box, bombe, veneer, fitting, shape, sharpening no Tommy discusses how his upper case differs from the Bombe in RISD. He shows Steve's drawing that allowed them to work out all the information they needed so that Tommy could work out the details of construction. He also gives viewers a preview of the cool embellishment that will be on the top of the case that is not part of the RISD original. Next step: Tommy's ready to start the upper pediment. http://www.tchisel.com/Video/Episode_60.html info@thomasjmacdonald.com Tommy discusses how his upper case differs from the Bombe in RISD. He shows Steve's drawing that allowed them to work out all the information they needed so that Tommy could work out the details of construction. He also gives viewers a preview of the coo Tommy discusses how his upper case differs from the Bombe in RISD. He shows Steve's drawing that allowed them to work out all the information they needed so that Tommy could work out the details of construction. He also gives viewers a preview of the cool embellishment that will be on the top of the case that is not part of the RISD original. Next step: Tommy's ready to start the upper pediment. http://www.bobvila.com/Video/RoughCutShow/TommyEpisode60.m4v Fri, 01 Feb 2008 07:00:00 GMT 15:57 Tommy, Upper case, discussion, candle pulls, shelf, beading, bead, box, bombe, drawer, veneer, fitting, shape, sharpening no The upper case is done and the drawers are built. Below the drawers, the candle pulls will be installed. After another trip to the RSID Museum, Tommy and Steve get the specifics about how to make the candle pulls. In an interesting aside, Tommy recalls how 20 years ago this weekend he was in a horrific car crash and spent a month in the hospital. http://www.tchisel.com/Video/Episode_59.html info@thomasjmacdonald.com The upper case is done and the drawers are built. Below the drawers, the candle pulls will be installed. After another trip to the RSID Museum, Tommy and Steve get the specifics about how to make the candle pulls. In an interesting aside, Tommy recalls h The upper case is done and the drawers are built. Below the drawers, the candle pulls will be installed. After another trip to the RSID Museum, Tommy and Steve get the specifics about how to make the candle pulls. In an interesting aside, Tommy recalls how 20 years ago this weekend he was in a horrific car crash and spent a month in the hospital. http://www.bobvila.com/Video/RoughCutShow/TommyEpisode59.m4v Mon, 28 Jan 2008 07:00:00 GMT 21:07 tommy, candle pulls, upper case, shelf, beading, bead, box, bombe, drawer, veneer, fitting, shape, sharpening no On a field trip away from the sawdust of his studio, Tommy visits his old "vocal" coach, Jackson, to get some tips to audition for "American Idol." Tommy's voice is in rare form when he sings a duet with Jackson. Check it out. http://www.tchisel.com/Video/Episode_58.html info@thomasjmacdonald.com On a field trip away from the sawdust of his studio, Tommy visits his old "vocal" coach, Jackson, to get some tips to audition for "American Idol." Tommy's voice is in rare form when he sings a duet with Jackson. Check it out. On a field trip away from the sawdust of his studio, Tommy visits his old "vocal" coach, Jackson, to get some tips to audition for "American Idol." Tommy's voice is in rare form when he sings a duet with Jackson. Check it out. http://www.bobvila.com/Video/RoughCutShow/TommyEpisode58.m4v Thu, 24 Jan 2008 07:00:00 GMT 4:59 tommy, american idol, dog, singing, jackson no