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• Trestle Table (#101)

  Tommy shows how to make mortise and tenon joints for this table made of New England black walnut. [27 minutes]

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• Shaker-Inspired Step Stool (#102)

  Tommy explains the important and varied techniques of making dovetails for this simple piece. [27 minutes]

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• Wall Cabinet (#103)

  A Wall Cabinet is built which features detailed moldings such as a dentil, cove and quarter round. [28 minutes]

• Octagonal Lazy Susan (#104)

  Tommy provides detailed instructions on how to build the initial shape and how to do the inlay. [27 minutes]

• Flag Box (#105)

  Veterans fold the flag for a box that feature splines made from live oak from the USS Constitution. [27 minutes]

• Shaker-Inspired Night Stand (#106)

  The Shaker-Inspired Night Stand is one of Tommy's favorite projects. This particular piece really shows off Tommy's style in using rough cut lumber and shows how Tommy can put a contemporary spin on a traditional piece. In this episode, Tommy explains techniques for mortise and tenon joinery, as well as how to taper a leg. He also heads to the North Bennet Street School in Boston, where he meets up with Steve Brown, the head of the school's Cabinet and Furniture-making department. Later, Steve lends a hand back in Tommy's shop. [27 minutes]

• Finishes (#107)

  Tommy is the first to say, finishes are an art unto themselves. That's why he dedicated an entire episode to this topic featuring two very talented finishers, Christine Thomson, a period finisher from Salem, Massachusetts, and Mark Libby, a local finisher who has worked with Tommy for years. In this episode, Tommy provides detailed project instruction for work requiring a finishing technique. He visits Christine's shop to see some of her techniques, and later, Mark Libby swings by Tommy's shop. [26 minutes]

• Keepsake Box (#108)

  Tommy builds the small box and explains how to create the herringbone veneer pattern for the top. [27 minutes]

• Serving Tray (#109)

  Tommy discusses the technique of creating complicated compound angles to create the serving tray. [27 minutes]

• Blanket Chest (#110)

  A blanket chest is built that demonstrates basic frame construction, and mortise and tenon joinery. [27 minutes]

• Chippendale Footstool (#111)

  The s-curve legs and ball and claw feet are the dramatic features of Tommy's Chippendale footstool. [27 minutes]

• Bread Box (#112)

  Tommy demonstrates the techniques for constructing the bread box and building the tambour door. [27 minutes]

• Trellis (#113)

  Tommy guides viewers through the process of building a trellis, perfect for any outdoor space. [27 minutes]

• Greene and Greene-Inspired Dressing Mirror (#201)

  [27 minutes]

• Arts and Crafts-Style Chair (#202)

  [27 minutes]

• Pie Crust Tray (#203)

  [27 minutes]

• Serving Cart (#204)

  [27 minutes]

• Drop-Leaf Table (#205)

  [27 minutes]

• Turned Floor Lamp (#206)

  [26 minutes]

• Standing Mirror (#207)

  [27 minutes]

• Veneered Coffee Table with Metal Frame (#208)

  [27 minutes]

  • Wed, May 22, 9:30 AM on IPTV Learns
  • Wed, May 22, 3:30 PM on IPTV Learns

• Laminated Coat Rack (#209)

  [27 minutes]

• Console Table/Hdtv Stand (#210)

  [27 minutes]

  • Wed, May 29, 9:30 AM on IPTV Learns
  • Wed, May 29, 3:30 PM on IPTV Learns

• Sand Shaded Clock (#211)

  [26 minutes]

• Simple Case Construction Book Case (#212)

  [27 minutes]

  • Wed, June 5, 9:30 AM on IPTV Learns
  • Wed, June 5, 3:30 PM on IPTV Learns

• Potting Station (#213)

  [27 minutes]

• Coopered Leg Table (#301)

  A beautiful ambrosia maple Coopered Leg Table that is perfect for a dining room or office is made. [27 minutes]

  • Wed, June 12, 9:30 AM on IPTV Learns
  • Wed, June 12, 3:30 PM on IPTV Learns

• Barley Twist Lamp (#303)

  [27 minutes]

  • Wed, June 19, 9:30 AM on IPTV Learns
  • Wed, June 19, 3:30 PM on IPTV Learns

• Dovetailed Toolbox (#305)

  [28 minutes]

  • Wed, June 26, 9:30 AM on IPTV Learns
  • Wed, June 26, 3:30 PM on IPTV Learns

• Carved Frame (#307)

  [27 minutes]

• Laminated Bowl (#309)

  [28 minutes]

• Free Standing Deck (#311)

  [26 minutes]

  • Sat, June 15, 5:00 AM on IPTV Learns

• Media Center (#313)

  [27 minutes]

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