| Blog series by Thomas MacDonald | updated 67 days ago | 6 parts | 4418 reads | 37 comments total |
Part 1: Making a Great Baseball Bat
From Thomas J. MacDonald, MLW The Show is the light fun side of the woodworking world. Watch for field trips, special guests, Q&A from The 207 Forum, and quick “how to” videos all mixed together. Follow along as Tommy visits Red Sox pitching legend Bill Lee at his Vermont home to show us the first steps in creating a Major League Baseball bat. From the woods to the drying shed, we think you will be surprised to see how much hand work goes into the first phases of creating...
Part 2: Episode #2 - Nokona Bat Factory
Tommy and Al visit their friend Louie in Fall River, Massachusetts at the Nokona Bat Factory. Watch how much work goes into a professional baseball bat as Lou walks the guys through the steps to create Big Pappi’s whomping stick . . . then get ready for big Al’s return to the field of dreams! Go Sox! For more videos, projects, and The 207 Woodworking Forum check out Major League Woodworking
Part 3: Al's Shop Tour
Al’s video . . . Tommy fulfills a promise made to good friend Al . . . a tour of his hallowed ground and his vegetable garden in Canton, Massachusetts. Al has been Tommy’s sidekick on the show since the beginning. It should come as no surprise to know that Al is a big fan of the show and a huge Red Sox fan. This is a great chance to get some insight to Al’s world. Major League Woodworking Go Sox! For more videos, projects, and The 207 Woodworking Forum check out Major League...
Part 4: Visiting Eli at NBSS
Tommy visits The North Bennet Street School to visit Eli and showcase what he has been doing for the last 2 years at NBSS. Congratulations to Eli for completing course activities and graduating with a certificate from The NBSS Cabinet and Furniture Making Program. Tommy also takes some time to introduce Greg Brown, an up and coming NBSS talent with some real potential. Go Sox! For more videos, projects and a chance to participate in The 207 Woodworking Forum, check out Major League W...
Part 5: Eli Moves In
After graduating from The North Bennet Street School, Eli moves in to the shop and hangs his shingle outside Tommy’s shop. Tommy also spends some time catching up and showing things to come including a cameo with Freddy Roman. Major League Woodworking Go Sox! For more videos, projects, and an opportunity to participate in The 207 Woodworking Forum check out Major League Woodworking
Part 6: Freddy Roman & Lunette Banding
Tommy and Eli pick it up at Freddy’s shop showing us a quick little break down making lunette banding. Lunette banding was made famous by cabinetmakers John & Thomas Seymour. The Seymour’s known for the beautiful array of Federal furniture, incorporated the lunette banding on several pieces. Completed Lunette Banding Lunette Banding Forum Discussion Go Sox! For more videos, projects, and an opportunity to participate in The 207 Woodworking Forum check out Major...
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