Tom McLaughlin turns design inspiration into easy-to-follow projects for woodworkers at every skill level. He teaches the latest wood crafting techniques, as well as tips for how to create projects that will stand the test of time.
EPISODE 1
Shaker Hall Table
Tom McLaughlin crafts a refined, clean, and light Shaker-inspired hall table out of gorgeous cherry using mostly hand tools. Techniques include using a hand plane, skimming, creating basic mortise and tenons, and chiseling pocket holes.
EPISODE 2
The Hanging Cabinet
Tom McLaughlin uses American ash to create a hanging bow front cabinet featuring hand-crafted proud dovetails and a hidden magnet close, and uses lamination to create the simple bow front door by applying a fantastic figured ash veneer.
EPISODE 3
Round Side Table
Terry Moore designs a sunburst walnut veneer pattern on a side table while Tom McLaughlin heads to the lathe to turn an Art Deco-inspired column. Their collaboration on the cross-lapped joinery feet results in an elegant, smooth piece.
EPISODE 4
Adirondack Chair
Tom McLaughlin shares his contemporary take on the classic Adirondack lawn chair. Using cypress, Tom shows how to cut a comfortable curve into the seat and back, and a mitered joint on the arm rest which makes for a smooth, slanting arm.
EPISODE 5
Wenge Tea Box
Mike Pekovich makes a tea box out of dark and exotic wenge wood, contrasted with a figured birdeye maple for the interior. Mike uses proud dovetails, a textured surface and a special clasp enclosure to makes this tea box really special.
EPISODE 6
Live Edge Coffee Table
Showcasing the elegance of live edge black walnut, Tom McLaughlin makes a spectacular coffee table with a waterfall end and wood base that creates a cantilevered effect. Tom also uses hand tools to make a beautiful bowtie inlay.
Tom McLaughlin
