Rough Cut with Fine Woodworking

Season 8

TV-G

ROUGH CUT - WOODWORKING WITH TOMMY MAC invites viewers into the world of respected furniture maker Tommy MacDonald, as he travels to historic landmarks to gain design inspiration and then returns to his workshop to demonstrate the steps and techniques needed to create future family heirlooms. In each episode, MacDonald shares his skills and best practices, providing detailed project instructions for anyone interested in learning the basics of the craft. For the more experienced enthusiast, Tommy also showcases his more complex projects with advanced tips and techniques. Each half-hour includes three segments: "Basic Woodworking Techniques," "Weekend Projects" and "The Field Trip."

Where to Watch Rough Cut with Fine Woodworking • Season 8

13 Episodes

Shaker-Inspired Hall Table
E1
Shaker-Inspired Hall TableIn this premiere episode of Rough Cut with Fine Woodworking, host Tom McLaughlin builds a classic Shaker-inspired hall table. Made of cherry, the piece features iconic Shaker details, such as mortise-and-tenon joinery with wooden pegs for strength and looks, and elegantly tapered legs to give the table a slender appearance. Simple to make, and at home in any décor, this piece is sure to inspire.
Bow-Front Cabinet in Ash
E2
Bow-Front Cabinet in AshIn this episode of Rough Cut with Fine Woodworking, host Tom McLaughlin uses American ash from his back woods to create a hanging bow front cabinet featuring hand-crafted proud dovetails and a hidden magnet close. He’ll share his tips for using lamination to create the simple but beautiful bow front door by applying a fantastic figured ash veneer.
Sunburst Veneer Side Table
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Sunburst Veneer Side TableHost Tom McLaughlin welcomes guest and veteran woodworker Terry Moore to his wood shop this week on Rough Cut with Fine Woodworking. Terry shares his technique for designing a dramatic sunburst walnut veneer pattern on a round side table while Tom heads to the lathe to show how to turn an Art Deco-inspired column. The two collaborate on the cross lapped joinery feet and the end result is an elegant, smooth, intriguing piece which is very pleasing to the eye.
Contemporary Adirondack Chair
E4
Contemporary Adirondack ChairTom McLaughlin shares his contemporary take on a classic design: the Adirondack lawn chair. Using cypress, Tom shows how to cut a comfortable curve into the seat and back of this chair.
Dovetailed Tea Box
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Dovetailed Tea BoxMike Pekovich shares his methods for making a beautiful tea box out of the dark and exotic wenge wood. He then contrasts that with a spectacular figured birdeye maple which creates the interior pieces in the box.
Live-Edge Coffee Table
E6
Live-Edge Coffee TableTom McLaughlin makes a spectacular coffee table with a waterfall end and wood base that creates a cantilevered effect. Tom also shows how to use hand tools to make a beautiful bowtie inlay.
Shaker-Inspired Blanket Chest
E7
Shaker-Inspired Blanket ChestTom makes a Shaker-inspired blanket chest with drawer and bracket feet using an exterior of cherry and interior of white pine panels.
Classic Shaker Oval Boxes
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Classic Shaker Oval BoxesInspired by the nearby Shaker Village, host Tom McLaughlin collaborates with guest John Ryan to craft authentic reproduction Shaker oval boxes out of cherry. These boxes are iconic because of their utility and potential for customization in size and shape. John shows Tom his technique for bending strips of wood around a form, creating a smooth and beautiful Shaker box.
Craftsman Dining Chair
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Craftsman Dining ChairIn this episode host Tom McLaughlin builds a Craftsman-style dining chair out of white oak. He’ll share traditional chairmaking techniques, such as mortise and tenon joinery reinforced with wood pegs. He’ll also show you how to create authentic Arts and Crafts details with a traditional yet modernized look.
End Table with Carved Accents
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End Table with Carved AccentsTom welcomes his friend and neighbor David Lamb, a New Hampshire furniture master, to his shop. They share tips for making an end table out of contrasting walnut and butternut and this one is all about the details.
Tilt-Top Maple Table
E11
Tilt-Top Maple TableTom shares his design for a Shaker-inspired table made out of curly maple and takes a deep-dive into explaining the tilt-top mechanism that makes this piece so unique.
Contemporary Table Lamp
E12
Contemporary Table LampGuest Chris Becksvoort joins Tom to make a stunning table lamp. Chris shares his contemporary shaker-inspired design that boasts elegant bent-wood techniques to give off a soft light effect.
Wall Cabinet for Hand Tools
E13
Wall Cabinet for Hand ToolsTom shares the design for his hanging tool cabinet, a piece that personalizes any shop. Tom uses a jig for the corners and a veneer panel for the front; then he hinges and mounts the doors and provides guidance on how to create an interior customized for any collection of tools.