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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
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...
Welcome to the North Bennet Street School! In this video, Tommy takes us on a tour of his home away from home . . . The North Bennet Street School nestled in Boston’s historic North End. Established in 1885, this is where Tommy, and many other craftsman before him studied the art of fine furniture building. Tommy’s close friend, mentor, and regular podcast contributor, Steve Brown joins Tommy as they talk about the NBSS curriculum and what to expect as a student in the Cabin...
Time to put on the finishing touches. Tommy goes to work on the finish with a heat gun. After that’s done, he takes the completed chest down to Downes & Reader Hardwood Co. for a critique. T-Chisel This is the final project Blanket Chest Procedure Info Blanket Chest Forum Thread The Rough Cut Show Join Pallet Makers Local 207 Thomas J. MacDonald Fine Furniture Front Panel Pattern
The dowel is in and the edge is rounded over so now it’s time to attach the batten and the lid. Once that is set, the project is almost complete! T-Chisel This is the final project Blanket Chest Procedure Info Blanket Chest Forum Thread The Rough Cut Show Join Pallet Makers Local 207 Thomas J. MacDonald Fine Furniture Front Panel Pattern
It’s time to shape the pegs. After cutting them with the blue blade, Tommy shows the proper technique for finishing them with a chisel. He then rounds the edge of the top of the case. T-Chisel This is the final project Blanket Chest Procedure Info Blanket Chest Forum Thread The Rough Cut Show Join Pallet Makers Local 207 Thomas J. MacDonald Fine Furniture Front Panel Pattern
Tommy grabs the camera and reviews the glue job on the blanket chest before breaking out the card scraper to clean out the corners. After that is done, he shows how he added the pegs. T-Chisle This is the final project Blanket Chest Procedure Info Blanket Chest Forum Thread The Rough Cut Show Join Pallet Makers Local 207 Thomas J. MacDonald Fine Furniture Front Panel Pattern
After a lot of dry fittings, it’s finally time to glue the pieces together. Tommy shares some of the pointers and knowledge he’s gained after making six of these blanket chests. T-Chisel This is the final project Blanket Chest Procedure Info Blanket Chest Forum Thread The Rough Cut Show Join Pallet Makers Local 207 Thomas J. MacDonald Fine Furniture Front Panel Pattern
With all the carving and dimpling done, it’s time to break out the V-tool to clean things up. After that is done, Tommy dry-fits the panels to see how they look. T-Chisel This is the final project Blanket Chest Procedure Info Blanket Chest Forum Thread The Rough Cut Show Join Pallet Makers Local 207 Thomas J. MacDonald Fine Furniture Front Panel Pattern
With all the lines carved, Tommy breaks out the sandpaper to clean off the pen marks. When that is out of the way, he shows how he dimples the panel with tools he made. T-Chisel This is the final project Blanket Chest Procedure Info Blanket Chest Forum Thread The Rough Cut Show Join Pallet Makers Local 207 Thomas J. MacDonald Fine Furniture Front Panel Pattern
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