Rough Cut - Woodworking with Tommy Mac - Tips and Techniques
Summary: Rough Cut - Woodworking with Tommy Mac invites viewers into the workshop of Boston native and fine furniture maker Thomas J. MacDonald, a graduate of the famed Boston-based North Bennet Street School. The show follows Tommy as he travels to historical American landmarks to gain design inspiration, then returns to his workshop to demonstrate the steps and techniques it takes to create comprehensive woodworking projects. In these short clips Tommy shares his skills, best practices, tips and techniques giving the opportunity for anyone with an interest in woodworking, novice to advanced, to learn and excel at the craft.
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- Artist: Thomas J. MacDonald
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Podcasts:
Using scrapers and knowing how to tune them up properly.
Not everyone has a 20 inch planer, but they are basically all the same.
Tommy reviews a variety of measuring devices used in woodworking.
In this video Tommy gives an overview the jointer.
Tommy gives a rundown of his most useful hand planes in the workshop.
Tommy gives a rundown or his favorite glues and clamps.
How to prevent tear out on the table saw.
Simple tips to avoid glue bleed-through on veneer.