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Craftsman Style Dining Chair

Season 1 Episode 109 | 26m 46s

Host Tom McLaughlin shares his technique for making a Craftsman-style dining chair out of white oak. It’s an example of mortise and tenon chair construction employing peg joinery and traditional chair making, amplified with details that modernize the construction of the Craftsman period. Tom will also add an upholstered seat to the piece, helping make this chair both functional and comfortable.

Aired: 05/04/22
Distributed nationally by American Public Television
Extras
Guest Chris Becksvoort joins Tom in his shop to make a stunning table lamp.
Tom shares the design for his hanging tool cabinet.
Tom shares his design for a Shaker-inspired tilt-top table made out of curly maple.
Tom makes a spectacular coffee table with a waterfall end and wood base.
Tom welcomed David Lamb, to his shop as they share tips for making an end table.
Tom makes a Shaker-inspired blanket chest with drawer and bracket feet.
A contemporary take on a classic design: the Adirondack lawn chair.
Tom is joined by Mike Pekovich who shares his methods for making a beautiful tea box.
Tom collaborates with guest John Ryan to craft authentic reproduction Shaker oval boxes.
Tom collaborates with guest Terry Moore on a round side table project.
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Guest Chris Becksvoort joins Tom in his shop to make a stunning table lamp.
Tom shares the design for his hanging tool cabinet.
Tom shares his design for a Shaker-inspired tilt-top table made out of curly maple.
Tom makes a spectacular coffee table with a waterfall end and wood base.
Tom welcomed David Lamb, to his shop as they share tips for making an end table.
Tom makes a Shaker-inspired blanket chest with drawer and bracket feet.
A contemporary take on a classic design: the Adirondack lawn chair.
Tom is joined by Mike Pekovich who shares his methods for making a beautiful tea box.
Tom collaborates with guest John Ryan to craft authentic reproduction Shaker oval boxes.
Tom collaborates with guest Terry Moore on a round side table project.