Tag Archives: Thomas J MacDonald

DIY Nintendo Controller Table

Posted on January 7, 2013 by Ben Hardy

Jonathon Hicks of Hicks Custom Furniture recently posted this cool Nintendo Controller Coffee Table project to Instructables.com. (Before you even throw in a Contra unlimited life joke, read the comments!) He breaks it down into 16 Steps — although it’s … Continue reading →

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Spotlight On Sten Havumaki, Rough Cut Guest

Posted on December 7, 2012 by Ben Hardy

In Episode 07 of this season’s Rough Cut, Tommy invites acclaimed woodcarver Sten Havumaki into the shop to demonstrate letter carving techniques for the hand-carved picture frame project. Although Havumaki might claim specialty in architectural carvings and mantle work, he … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving and Pilgrim Woodworking

Posted on November 22, 2012 by Ben Hardy

Firstly, a very Happy Thanksgiving to all! We hope everyone takes a few minutes today to count blessings and express gratitude for friends, family and anything else worth your thanks. Since Thanksgiving has its roots all the way back in … Continue reading →

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Tommy’s Toolbox on Popular Woodworking

Posted on October 30, 2012 by Ben Hardy

The recent edition of Popular Woodworking featured a nice piece by Tommy on his adventure building his well-known Toolbox. A featured project in this season of Rough Cut, the Toolbox has been a key player in Tommy’s shop since Season … Continue reading →

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Rough Cut Recap: Barley Twist Lamp

Posted on October 19, 2012 by Ben Hardy

In Episode 3 of this season’s Rough Cut, Tommy takes a road trip to the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) to visit the studio of glassblower Niels Cosman. Although the Niels Cosman Studio is located in Brooklyn, NY, Cosman … Continue reading →

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