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Tommy Mac

Tommy has been teaching woodworking since 2006. His series The Rough Cut Show on Bob Vila’s website helped pioneer the woodworking How-to video space – well before Youtube caught on.

Tommy is the rare artisan who is not only a master of his craft but an effective, entertaining teacher. His delivery is direct and no-nonsense but at the same time accessible and anything but dry. Tommy’s follow-along tutorials and project videos cover the woodworking spectrum – from beginner step stools and basic table construction to his masterpiece, the Bombe Secretary. No matter the difficulty level, Tommy’s buoyant personality and infectious energy fill the viewer with the inspiration, information and self-belief needed to tackle the project at hand.

Tommy has always resisted editing his videos to omit his own woodworking gaffes, choosing instead to use them as teachable moments for the viewer and a reminder that woodworking requires constant focus and attention to detail.

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9:01

Perfecting Exposed Tenons: How I Dial in the Height Reveal on My Rocking Chairs

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Shared 1 month ago

3K views

4:44

Gift Ideas for Woodworkers

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Shared 1 month ago

3.9K views

4:55

Felder machines in Tommy Mac’s shop

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Shared 1 month ago

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3:49

Tommy Mac’s new downtown Boston Gallery

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Shared 2 months ago

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16:51

Making mid back rest kitchen barstool

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Shared 6 months ago

812 views

15:34

Making a Live Edge Table with Cherry Wood

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Shared 9 months ago

2K views

1:17

Behind the scenes at our latest furniture photo shoot!

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Shared 9 months ago

578 views

7:28

Sanding and Oiling a Live Edge Slab

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Shared 9 months ago

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6:12

Cutting small wedges

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Shared 9 months ago

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3:07

Flattening a Live Edge Slab

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Shared 10 months ago

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0:49

Cutting a Live Edge Cherry Slab

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Shared 10 months ago

1K views

1:26

Custom Curly Cherry Bedroom set by Thomas J. MacDonald tommymac.us

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Shared 10 months ago

973 views

1:22

Check out my new book! Thomas J MacDonald - Boston Furniture maker https://tommymac.us/the-book/

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Shared 11 months ago

574 views

12:33

Vintage Woodworking Video: Al and Tommy Mac talk shop safety

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Shared 11 months ago

1.2K views

2:29

Latest on the Felder gear , my book and next projects

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Shared 11 months ago

1.6K views

5:59

Happy New Year update with me and my new felder shaper !

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Shared 1 year ago

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2:40

Felder gear is working well .. and takes up a lot of space

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Shared 1 year ago

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2:50

Shop layout for new upcoming Felder Wood woodworking machines

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Shared 1 year ago

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5:49

My new Felder machines came in !! Let’s see what almost 40k gets these days

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Shared 1 year ago

14K views

9:07

Woodworking Tips from Tommy Mac: Mortises, Surface Prep, and Console Table Preview

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Shared 1 year ago

2.5K views

17:08

The Cost of Quality: Tommy Mac's Woodworking Realities in Living Room Set Part 3

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Shared 1 year ago

8.3K views

12:38

Woodworking Struggles: Overcoming Challenges in the Living Room Set Part 2

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Shared 1 year ago

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10:15

Tiger Maple Challenges: How to Create Perfect Grain Harmony in Woodworking

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Shared 1 year ago

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From Sketch to Reality: Tommy Mac's Console Table Design Process

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Shared 1 year ago

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6:58

Cherry Dresser Build Part 7: Final Assembly and Stunning Finish with Tommy Mac

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Shared 1 year ago

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Tommy Mac's Cherry Dresser Build Part 6: Precision Drawer and Door Fitting

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Shared 1 year ago

2K views

12:56

Tommy Mac's Overcoming Workshop Challenges while building a Waterfall Table

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Shared 1 year ago

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Attention to Detail: Precise Wood Positioning in Cherry Dresser Build Part 5

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Shared 1 year ago

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Attention to Detail: Assembling Internal Supports in Cherry Dresser Build Part 4

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Shared 1 year ago

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8:33

Cherry Dresser Build Part 3: Precision in Wood Selection and Positioning with Tommy Mac

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Shared 1 year ago

1.8K views

8:40

Tommy Mac's Woodworking Shop Tour: Tommy Mac's Shop Machines and Equipment - Part 1

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Shared 1 year ago

12K views

8:43

Cherry Dresser Build Part 2: Enhancing Design with Wood Grain and Continuity

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Shared 1 year ago

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8:40

Tommy Mac's Process: Rough Outline and Wood Choices for a Dresser

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Shared 1 year ago

3.5K views

1:01

A Tribute to Our Heroes: The Story Behind the Flag Stool

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Shared 1 year ago

486 views

53:09

Build a Classic Stepstool: Step-by-Step Woodworking Tutorial with Tommy Mac

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Shared 1 year ago

7.7K views

1:09

Tommy Mac's Handcrafted Block Front Secretary Desk: A Masterpiece in Woodworking (2000)

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Shared 1 year ago

836 views

1:22

Tommy Mac's Handcrafted Bombe Secretary Desk: A Masterpiece of Artistry

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Shared 1 year ago

1.1K views

8:03

Hand plane how to

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Shared 1 year ago

2.2K views

18:59

barstool build with a friend 😊 share/follow please #diy #love #woodworking #satisfying #help

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Shared 1 year ago

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3:20

How to sharpen a Card Scraper

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Shared 2 years ago

3K views

6:57

My go to Measuring Tools

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Shared 2 years ago

2.7K views

3:40

A few things to know about Wood

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Shared 2 years ago

3.9K views

2:30

The Ole Brad nailer trick

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Shared 2 years ago

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17:46

How to cut very thin pieces on a table saw

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Shared 2 years ago

2.7K views

1:23:17

Morris style Armchair Build!

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Shared 3 years ago

11K views

2:15:04

Build A Wooden Toolbox - Full Guide - Tommy Mac

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Shared 3 years ago

7.6K views

51:17

How To Build A Kitchen Bar Stool! (Studio Stool) ⁠

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Shared 3 years ago

29K views

6:26

Bombe Secretary 16 - Measure Once Cut Twice

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Shared 3 years ago

291 views

5:38

Molly Bish (Ep. 5)

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Shared 6 years ago

1.9K views

6:10

Molly Bish (Ep. 4) How to Help

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Shared 6 years ago

1.7K views

3:57

Molly Bish (Ep. 3): Molly Comes Home

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Shared 6 years ago

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3:25

Molly Bish (Ep. 2) A Family Reacts

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Shared 6 years ago

1.3K views

2:53

Molly Bish (Ep. 1) A Safe Place To Raise A Family

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Shared 6 years ago

2K views

16:23

Bombe Secretary 85 - Massachusetts Historical Society

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Shared 6 years ago

994 views

17:54

Bombe Secretary 84 - talking finish

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Shared 6 years ago

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7:42

Bombe Secretary 83 - Last Drawer Fitting

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Shared 6 years ago

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8:16

Bombe Secretary 82 - Front Case Beaded Detail

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Shared 6 years ago

804 views

14:39

Bombe Secretary 80 - Lower Drawer Layout

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Shared 6 years ago

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12:59

Bombe Secretary 79 - Cradle & Drawer Layout

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Shared 6 years ago

643 views

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Bombe Secretary 78 - Transitional Foot Piece

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Shared 6 years ago

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