September 26, 2009
Walnut and boxwood make a little box with a secret lock to stash the woodworker’s pal.
October 3, 2009
Grinding forever as his wife cranks the stone, the whirlygig man turns our hand to mechanical toys.
October 10, 2009
The Shakers were rocking in this classic chair of turned and steam-bent maple.
October 17, 2009
Traditional Shaker worsted tape in checkerboard patterns makes a sweet seat.
October 24, 2009
Swelling and shrinking, bending and breaking, the worker with wood must be wetness aware!
October 31, 2009
Fired by wood scraps, a giant steam engine drives ancient saws and window sash mills.
November 7, 2009
Fired by wood scraps, a giant steam engine drives ancient saws and window sash mills.
November 14, 2009
With artful arched feet and tenoned trestle top, this Shaker side table stands sturdy and fine.
November 21, 2009
Strong and resilient, wood has the lively lightness to support a leg when it’s lacking.
November 28, 2009
With its turned top and dovetailed legs, this walnut tripod table is a classic of American design.
December 5, 2009 • 26m
An Asheville artisan shows the secrets of the steam-bent green-wood chair
December 12, 2009 • 26m
Build the frame and panel door of this corner cupboard—an early American classic.
December 19, 2009
Complete your corner cupboard with glass casement doors and molded crown.