Should we ever run out of trees it's safe to say woodworkers would not be far behind. The craft's dependence on this resource cannot be overstated, which is one of the reasons why Rough Cut is proud to ...
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It's never been a better time to be an aspiring woodworker. The convergence of high speed internet with accessible/inexpensive video equipment has given rise to a host of online woodworking education opportunities. From watching live demonstrations to a ...
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In the documentary Jiro Dreams of Sushi the 85 year-old acclaimed chef and subject of the film rejects the notion that he is a "master" sushi chef, despite the fact that his restaurant earned three Michelin stars, the ...
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Rough Cut newcomer Jesse Shaw made his debut in this season's Episode 6. His challenge? Build a contemporary take on a 1950s style TV Tray. The curved legs of the tray lent a modern touch to the design ...
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It took a while, but the folks at Rough Cut finally welcomed Ohio's own woodworking celebrity Glen Huey onto the show. In Episode 5, Tommy and Glen set about building a Spice Box using a design made popular ...
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The current season of Rough Cut sees fan favorite Tom McLaughlin rejoin Tommy in the shop to crank out a Kitchen Leaf Table -- a formidable project that incorporates a nice contemporary feature in the triangulated base. Last ...
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It wouldn't be a Season of Rough Cut without a visit from North Bennet Street School instructor and frequent RC guest, Steve Brown. On this season's Episode 4, Steve stops by the shop to work with Tommy on ...
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Tommy kicked off Season 6 of Rough Cut with a trip west to visit David Marks, a woodworker & teacher with a real knack for turning and veneers. Marks has been around the woodworking block a time or ...
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It was always just a matter of time before Marc Spagnuolo of Wood Whisperer fame found his way onto Rough Cut. The notion had been there for some time, but crazy schedules and 2000+ miles of separation conspired ...
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Finishes took front stage in Episode 05 as Tommy and renown master finisher Charles Neil demo a handful of finish options on a few simple shaker night stands. Charles does a great job putting Tommy through the paces, ...
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The Rough Cut Brain Trust deemed the Pencil Post Bed project of Episode 03 complex enough to skip the traditional Road Trip, opting instead to use the additional time in the shop capturing the many steps involved. This ...
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It was all hand tools, all the time in Episode 04 of this season's Rough Cut. Tommy spent the day at the shop of Peter Galbert, chairmaker, toiling away at a Windsor Chair project. The piece used green ...
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We wasted no time this season before diving right into a real meaty project - a rocking chair built in the Arts & Crafts style inspired in no small part by one of Tommy's favorite creators, Frank Lloyd ...
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Season 5 has arrived! To kick off this much-anticipated 5th season, Tommy brings in Paul Wahlberg of Wahlburgers fame for Episode 01. Their mission? Build an outdoor prep station for Paul's harbor side restaurant in Hingham, MA, called ...
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