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September 26, 2009

Season 29

01. Dovetailed Grease Pot

Walnut and boxwood make a little box with a secret lock to stash the woodworker’s pal.

September 26, 2009

02. Secrets of the Whirlygig

Grinding forever as his wife cranks the stone, the whirlygig man turns our hand to mechanical toys.

October 3, 2009

03. Shaker Rocker Frame

The Shakers were rocking in this classic chair of turned and steam-bent maple.

October 10, 2009

04. Shaker Rocker Seat

Traditional Shaker worsted tape in checkerboard patterns makes a sweet seat.

October 17, 2009

05. Mary May, Woodcarver

Swelling and shrinking, bending and breaking, the worker with wood must be wetness aware!

October 24, 2009

06. Wood & Water

Fired by wood scraps, a giant steam engine drives ancient saws and window sash mills.

October 31, 2009

07. Steam Power Sawmill

Fired by wood scraps, a giant steam engine drives ancient saws and window sash mills.

November 7, 2009

08. Harvard Side Table

With artful arched feet and tenoned trestle top, this Shaker side table stands sturdy and fine.

November 14, 2009

09. A Crutch in Time

Strong and resilient, wood has the lively lightness to support a leg when it’s lacking.

November 21, 2009

10. Hancock Pedestal Table

With its turned top and dovetailed legs, this walnut tripod table is a classic of American design.

November 28, 2009

11. Brian Boggs, Chairmaker

An Asheville artisan shows the secrets of the steam-bent green-wood chair

26min
December 5, 2009

12. Corner Cupboard, Part 1

Build the frame and panel door of this corner cupboard—an early American classic.

26min
December 12, 2009

13. Corner Cupboard, Part 2

Complete your corner cupboard with glass casement doors and molded crown.

December 19, 2009