Tommy says goodbye to 2010. Happy New Year!
Goodbye to 2010
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Leg Gluing and Cleat Application Video
Episode #10 is now available in the Table Construction video series. In this chapter, Tommy talks about gluing the legs together and applying cleats. Enjoy! Are you working on your own table in the shop? Let us know. Better yet, show us your pictures. We hope everyone...
Tommy and Al Face Down the Blizzard of 2010
Tommy and Al receive an unexpected addition to their stock pile, thanks to the December Blizzard of 2010.
A Special Holiday Greeting
Happy Holidays, from everyone here at ThomasJMacDonald.com! To prove that they're taking the Season 2 preparations seriously, here's Tommy and Al with a special holiday message.
Multi-Leg Tapering Jig and Curved Leg Jig Videos
Two more videos in Tommy's Basic Table Construction Series are now up! Check out how to use a multi-leg tapering jig for mass "production" of tapered legs on the thickness planer. The other video is how to use a curved leg jig, similar to the curved jig for the rail...
Steve Brown to Host A Second Demonstration at MFA, Boston
In case you missed the first one, North Bennet Street School instructor and Rough Cut guest Steve Brown is scheduled to host another demonstration at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts tomorrow (Wednesday), from 5:30-8:00pm. Steve will be demonstrating techniques used in...
Gift Guide for Mere Mortals!
Our friend Steve Ramsey over at Woodworking for Mere Mortals put together this helpful video intended for the spouse of the family woodworker struggling for gift ideas. Steve's suggestion? Leave this window open on your computer for the spouse to "stumble upon." Then...
Two New Table Construction Videos
Be sure to check out the two new videos on the Basic Table Construction project page! In the videos, Tommy walks us through cutting a nice curve into the rail for the table and using a tapering jig to create tapered legs. Enjoy!
Steve Brown to Hold Demo at Boston MFA Sunday
Steve Brown will be holding an Artist Demonstration tomorrow (Sunday) at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, from 12-3pm. Steve is the Head of the Cabinet and Furniture-making Department at the North Bennet Street School, Tommy's alma mater. He's also a guest of Tommy's...
Tommy Featured in Fine Woodworking Magazine
Congrats to Tommy for making the cover of next month's Fine Woodworking magazine. Subscribers will be greeted by Tommy's mug in the mail around December 21st. The cover story delves into Tommy's Early American Blanket Chest project with router-carved panels. Want to...
