Tom McLaughlin

For the past 28 years, Tom McLaughlin has been designing and making custom furniture. Starting in April, though, you can catch him hosting Rough Cut with Fine Woodworking on PBS, where he and guests explore a range of woodworking topics and projects. He’s no stranger to teaching. For years, he’s taught classes in person and online at Epic Woodworking. To find him on Rough Cut, check your local listings and finewoodworking.tv.

Video: Angled Joinery Made Simple

December 5, 2018

Tom McLaughlin demonstrates that making the angled arms of his Adirondack chair is much simpler than it looks
Modern Adirondack Chair

November 28, 2018

Tom McLaughlin builds a comfortable, contemporary take on the backyard classic
Live-Edge Coffee Table Plan

June 29, 2018

Build this elegant black walnut coffee table from episode six of Rough Cut with Fine Woodworking. This spectacular coffee table has a waterfall end and a wood base that creates…
Tilt-Top Tabletop Profile

June 15, 2018

Tom uses two different router bits to profile the edge of the round tabletop
How to Fit Hinges on a Shaker Blanket Chest

May 18, 2018

In this video, Tom McLaughlin shows you how he installs hinges and his method for dialing them in for a perfect fit
Handplane a Taper to Perfection

April 3, 2018

Tom McLaughlin's tapering jig makes quick work of any taper, whether it is used on the tablesaw or bandsaw. Tom always leaves himself a little room to clean things up…
How to handplane a taper to perfection

March 30, 2018

Tom McLaughlin’s tapering jig makes quick work of any taper, but some work with a handplane makes it sing
Shaker-Inspired Hall Table Plans

March 27, 2018

Build this classic Shaker-inspired hall table featured in episode one. Made of cherry, the piece features iconic Shaker details, such as mortise-and-tenon joinery with wooden pegs for strength and looks,…
Bow-Front Cabinet Plans

March 26, 2018

Use American ash to build a hanging bow front cabinet featuring hand-crafted proud dovetails and a hidden magnet close. This plan shows you how to use lamination to create the…
How to make a simple leg-tapering jig

March 20, 2018

Dedicated sled is dead-simple to build and use