Rough Cut Woodworking with Tommy Mac Season 4 Episodes

Episode 1

Bent Lamination Chair

Sat, Oct 5, 2013

Episode 2

Pine Chest

Sat, Oct 12, 201327 mins

The blanket chest has been around since the Pilgrims came to Massachusetts in the 1600s. In this episode, Tommy builds one that demonstrates basic frame construction as well as mortise and tenon joinery. He also shares his techniques for carving, a special feature of the box that is both dramatic and simple. He also stops by the Whipple House in Ipswich, Massachusetts, to speak with artisan Rob Tarule. Later, his friend and fellow woodworker, Al D'Attanasio, stops by the shop for a chat.

Episode 3

Memory Box

Sat, Oct 19, 201327 mins

With a reverent nod to Veteran's Day, this episode of Rough Cut features Tommy building a Flag Box, commonly used for housing the American flag. As a special feature in this episode, Tommy welcomes five retired members of the military into the shop to help him properly fold the flag for the box. In true Rough Cut fashion, the box itself features splines made from live oak taken from the USS Constitution. Throughout the episode, Tommy provides detailed instructions for crafting the flag box, highlighting the techniques for achieving successful splined miter joints. Tommy also goes on location to the USS Constitution to speak with naval historian Margherita Desy and is paid an in-studio visit by fellow woodworker Al D'Attanasio.

Episode 4

Glass Desk Lamp

Sat, Oct 26, 2013

Episode 5

Federal Hall Table

Sat, Nov 2, 2013

Episode 6

Rice Paper Divider

Sat, Nov 9, 2013

Episode 7

Bookstand

Sat, Nov 16, 2013

Episode 8

Birdhouses

Sat, Nov 23, 2013

Episode 9

Baseball Bat Bed

Sat, Nov 30, 2013

Episode 10

Contemporary Chairs

Sat, Dec 7, 2013

Episode 11

Draw Table

Sat, Dec 14, 2013

Episode 12

"Kitchen Scraps"

Sat, Dec 21, 2013

Episode 13

Garden Bench

Sat, Dec 28, 2013