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Mortise and Tenon – Cutting the Tenon
The mortise and tenon is an essential joint in woodworking. It enjoys numerous variations and can be completed using a variety of techniques. The application of the mortise and tenon for frame joinery extends beyond the world of woodworking into house-building,...
Federal Table
The Fed Table covers some pretty basic Federal style construction and embellishment: four different legs and feet, stringing, bell flowers, two bandings, a cool sand-shaded fan and a dovetailed drawer with a veneered front. Initially a 207 Forum hit, the Fed Table was...
Bombe Secretary
Tommy’s Mt Everest: The Bombe Secretary. On a trip to the RISD Museum in 2006, Tommy found his greatest of all inspiration in a Serpentine Front Bombe Secretary on display. What would soon be dubbed “the beast” took Tommy a solid year to complete. This video series is...
Bedroom Set
Follow along as Tommy tackles this Bedroom Set project. More an overview than a step-by-step, the Bedroom Set videos show a number of important techniques, like making a cove cut with a table saw, using a spring jointer and finding tolerances. Wood selection plays a...
2011 Baltimore Woodworking Show
2011 Wood Expo
Meet the North Bennet Street School Students
Want to know what life was like for Tommy when he attended the North Bennet Street School? Check out this great interview by Frank Byers (of Woodcraft blog fame) of six NBSS students who had pieces featured at WoodExpo 2011. This is a great mini-education for anyone...
Meet Tommy at the Western Mass Home & Garden Show
Tommy will be appearing at the Western Mass Home & Garden Show next Saturday, March 26th. The Show will take place at the Eastern States Exposition Grounds in West Springfield, MA. Tommy will be hanging out at the WGBY booth in the late morning, so swing by...
WoodExpo 2011 Gallery is Up!
The photo gallery for WoodExpo 2011 is now live! Be sure to drop in and check out all the shots of work on display, priceless presenter moments and behind the scenes stills of Tommy and the crew.
The Woodworking Shows Come to Virginia
All you Virginia-based woodworkers should plan to head over this weekend's Woodworking Show in Chantilly, VA. The show will be held in the North Hall of the Dulles Expo Center from Friday, March 11 to Sunday, March 13. Hours are: Friday 12-6 Saturday 10-6 Sunday 10-4...
Fun in the Shop
Al demonstrates that it's not all work and no play in Tommy's shop.
Watch Tommy’s Segment on the Nate Berkus Show
Did you miss Tommy's appearance on the Nate Berkus show yesterday? Fret not, the segment is viewable below and on the show's website. Tommy addresses a common furniture repair issue that plagues households near and far, using a solution accessible to everyone. No...
Tommy on the Nate Berkus Show
Tune in to the Nate Berkus Show today and see Tommy address some common furniture repair dilemmas! Check your local listings at: http://www.thenateshow.com/station-finder. This should be a great episode. Nate does some amazing work with interior design so it will be...
Two Tommy Interviews
Andrea Galvin of Canton Community TV popped into Tommy's shop in Canton, Massachusetts to chat with Tommy, Al and Mark Libby about Rough Cut and his beginnings as a woodworker. Prior to heading into the St. Louis Woodworking Show last week Tommy sat down with KTRS...
Win a Day with Tommy Mac
Want to meet Tommy and hang out on the set of Rough Cut? Woodcraft just announced the "Win a Day with Tommy Mac" contest, where the winner gets to travel to Canton, Massachusetts, this July to meet Tommy and watch a day of filming. Details on entering the contest can...
Winning Projects Announced for Lumberjocks “Art of Joinery” Contest
If you haven't already, pop on over to the Lumberjocks site to take a look at the winners of their latest "Art of Joinery" contest. The top 3 winners were selected out of 93 submissions, with the 1st place going to user "GaryK" for his fantastic picture frame that...
Tommy at the St Louis Woodworking Show
All you St. Louis area woodworkers should head over to the Woodworking Show taking place there this weekend at the Gateway Center in Collinsville, IL, to meet Tommy and hear his presentation on Building Better Furniture. The show runs from Friday - Sunday, and...
Tommy Mac Interview
Tommy was recently interviewed by Ronald Sklar for an Associated Content article on the Rough Cut show and Tommy's take on the craft. There are some great nuggets to be found in the interview -- anyone who cares to dig a little deeper into what drives Tommy would do...
Too Much of a Good Thing
Guest blogger Rick Waters, who had a hand in the inception of the WoodExpo, submitted this blog recently. You can meet with Rick at this year's WoodExpo in a few weeks. I get to work pretty early. I'm usually strolling into the place at about 6:35am. So, when I was...
How to Say “I Love You” as a Woodworker
Valentine's Day is just a scant two weeks away, which gives the motivated, attached woodworker just enough time to whip off a simple gift for the loved one. Bigger projects may have to be marked for 2012. For the unimaginative, Frank over at the Woodcraft blog put...
Safe Winter Woodworking
There are some lessons in woodworking best learned through others' mistakes. Take, for instance, the case of Ronnie Helton of New Vienna, Ohio. Ronnie and his wife, Martha recently lost their garage and workshop in a fire, which was caused by a kerosene heater place...
Cast Some Shaderlight on Your Google SketchUp Design
I know that a number of 207 Forum members regularly use Google SketchUp for their woodworking design needs. It's a great, free tool that makes project planning that much easier. For those SketchUp users looking for a rendering tool, it looks like Shaderlight is one to...
In Search of the Next Generation of Woodworking Stars
Fine Woodworking and the Center for Furniture Craftsmanship are co-producing a juried exhibition entitled "Regeneration: Fine Woodworkers Under 30." The exhibition will be held September 16 - November 22, 2011, at the Messler Gallery at the Center for Furniture...
Tommy at the Baltimore Woodworking Show
Tommy certainly had his hands full last weekend at the Baltimore Woodworking Show. As our friend Frank Byers over at Woodcraft tells, Tommy demonstrated chisel sharpening and fielded questions on project building from the numerous onlookers. He also had a chance to...
Woodworking in 2011
Paul Comi, aka "paulcomi," of 207 moderator fame, sent along this reminder to all you woodworkers making their first steps in the New Year. Words to take to heart: As we look toward another year with our holiday season behind us, I know that times are tough for many....
Tommy Preps for Baltimore Woodworking Show
Here's a little pre-Baltimore Woodworking Show message from Tommy. See you all there!
Tommy to Attend Baltimore Woodworking Show
The 2011 Woodworking Shows kick off this weekend in Baltimore. For those of you who plan to attend, be sure to swing by the Woodcraft booth and say hi to Tommy, who will be hanging there with the rest of the Woodcraft gang. Tommy will be available for a meet &...
Final Table Construction Videos Posted
The final two videos in the Table Construction How To series are up. Check out Video #11, Attaching the Top, to see Tommy fix the table top to the rest of the table with some deck screws. In #12, Tommy talks about the Finishing for the table and wraps up the project....
Goodbye to 2010
Tommy says goodbye to 2010. Happy New Year!
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...