Classic Woodworking

In CLASSIC WOODWORKING, custom furniture-maker 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 and instruction for how to create projects that will stand the test of time. Projects this season include: a Craftsman-style dining chair in white oak; a Shaker-style hall table in cherry; a hanging bow front cabinet in American ash; a tilt-top round breakfast table in curly maple; a live-edge coffee table made from New England walnut; and much more.

Wed, Oct 30 8:00 A.M. Shaker Blanket Chest     NH Create (11.4)

On this episode of Classic Woodworking, host Tom McLaughlin makes a Shaker-inspired blanket chest with drawer and bracket feet using an exterior of cherry and interior of white pine panels.

Wed, Oct 30 2:00 P.M. Shaker Blanket Chest     NH Create (11.4)

On this episode of Classic Woodworking, host Tom McLaughlin makes a Shaker-inspired blanket chest with drawer and bracket feet using an exterior of cherry and interior of white pine panels.

Thu, Oct 31 4:00 A.M. Shaker Blanket Chest     NH Create (11.4)

On this episode of Classic Woodworking, host Tom McLaughlin makes a Shaker-inspired blanket chest with drawer and bracket feet using an exterior of cherry and interior of white pine panels.

Wed, Nov 6 8:00 A.M. Shaker Box     NH Create (11.4)

Inspired by the nearby Shaker Village, host Tom McLaughlin collaborates with guest John Ryan to craft authentic reproduction Shaker oval boxes out of cherry on this episode of Classic Woodworking.

Wed, Nov 6 2:00 P.M. Shaker Box     NH Create (11.4)

Inspired by the nearby Shaker Village, host Tom McLaughlin collaborates with guest John Ryan to craft authentic reproduction Shaker oval boxes out of cherry on this episode of Classic Woodworking.

Thu, Nov 7 4:00 A.M. Shaker Box     NH Create (11.4)

Inspired by the nearby Shaker Village, host Tom McLaughlin collaborates with guest John Ryan to craft authentic reproduction Shaker oval boxes out of cherry on this episode of Classic Woodworking.

Wed, Nov 13 8:00 A.M. Craftsman Style Dining Chair     NH Create (11.4)

Host Tom McLaughlin shares his technique for making a Craftsman-style dining chair out of white oak on this episode of Classic Woodworking.

Wed, Nov 13 2:00 P.M. Craftsman Style Dining Chair     NH Create (11.4)

Host Tom McLaughlin shares his technique for making a Craftsman-style dining chair out of white oak on this episode of Classic Woodworking.

Thu, Nov 14 4:00 A.M. Craftsman Style Dining Chair     NH Create (11.4)

Host Tom McLaughlin shares his technique for making a Craftsman-style dining chair out of white oak on this episode of Classic Woodworking.

Wed, Nov 20 8:00 A.M. End Table with David Lamb     NH Create (11.4)

On this episode of Classic Woodworking, host Tom McLaughlin welcomes his friend and neighbor David Lamb, a New Hampshire furniture master, to his shop.

Wed, Nov 20 2:00 P.M. End Table with David Lamb     NH Create (11.4)

On this episode of Classic Woodworking, host Tom McLaughlin welcomes his friend and neighbor David Lamb, a New Hampshire furniture master, to his shop.

Thu, Nov 21 4:00 A.M. End Table with David Lamb     NH Create (11.4)

On this episode of Classic Woodworking, host Tom McLaughlin welcomes his friend and neighbor David Lamb, a New Hampshire furniture master, to his shop.

Wed, Nov 27 8:00 A.M. Tilt Top Table     NH Create (11.4)

What does it take to make a tilt-top table? On this episode of Classic Woodworking, host Tom McLaughlin shares his design for a Shaker-inspired table made out of curly maple and takes a deep-dive into explaining the tilt-top mechanism that makes this piece so unique.

Wed, Nov 27 2:00 P.M. Tilt Top Table     NH Create (11.4)

What does it take to make a tilt-top table? On this episode of Classic Woodworking, host Tom McLaughlin shares his design for a Shaker-inspired table made out of curly maple and takes a deep-dive into explaining the tilt-top mechanism that makes this piece so unique.

Thu, Nov 28 4:00 A.M. Tilt Top Table     NH Create (11.4)

What does it take to make a tilt-top table? On this episode of Classic Woodworking, host Tom McLaughlin shares his design for a Shaker-inspired table made out of curly maple and takes a deep-dive into explaining the tilt-top mechanism that makes this piece so unique.


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