Rob Cosman

Bench-side instruction on hand-cutting hounds tooth, half-blind and mitred edge dovetails. Building on "Hand Cut Dovetails" Rob takes you through the more difficult variations of the joint one step at a time, each thoroughly explained as it is demonstrated. An additional camera was used in this DVD to provide even closer shots of what was happening at the "cutting edge". Rob introduces some custom tools he has found to make the job easier and faster.

Rob Cosman has been woodworking for most of his life. While earning a B.Sc. in Industrial Technology/Furniture Design at Brigham Young University, he was Dr. Dale L. Nishs teaching assistant. Rob has also worked with many of the worlds best craftsmen - including Alan Peters, Sam Maloof, Tage Frid, Monroe Robinson and Peter Korn. In the first of Rob Cosmans Master Craftsman Series, he teams up with renowned woodcarver, author and teacher Chris Pye to present a comprehensive DVD.

This insightful video will show you how to turn logs to lumber. You will get the lumber you want straight from your favorite trees using your own tools and even set up your own kiln for drying your wood perfectly every time. You’ll also gain an understanding of how boards are graded, and how to use that information to save money when you buy boards.

This dvd is 1 1/2 hours long and teaches the fundamentals of incising letters. Logically broken down to manageable steps Chris takes the viewer to success. Intended to teach the furniture maker how to carve it will also help the seasoned carver to learn some of Chris's techniques.

After retiring from the blue screens of the cult New Yankee Workshop Norm Abram, American Public Television producers decided to fill the void a new show - Rough Cut. As far as they managed, to judge you. Meet Tommy MacDonald! The scenario is simple. In each of the series Tommy is working on a separate project. Sometimes invite our colleagues, or seeking inspiration by visiting historical places and viewing architectural sights of his native land. Returned to the studio takes on the case and generously shared the secrets of his skill.

This set of 9 videos, each approximately 60 minutes long, was created by B. Allan Mackie and is packed with information and designed for the serious builder. Narrated by B. Allan Mackie himself, they contain everything you need to know to construct your own state-of-the-art home with consideration of the ecology in mind.

Ready to start spraying finishes? Wondering what equipment is right for you? Charles Neil shows you what to look for in spray guns and other spray equipment, such as turbines.

Charles Neil loves to finish, and this is apparent as he shares the techniques he has used over the many years of his furniture making career. Layering. glazing, and “popping the grain” are just a few techniques in this video, which is packed with ideas and examples.

“An exception to every rule”. So says professional woodworker Charles Neil. In this video Charles goes over some special finishing techniques, such as grain filling, pour on finishes, and other tips for those special situations where an ordinary finsih won’t do.

Season 5 Episode 3 - Baby Cradle: Roy takes us into the shop to finish up a pilgrim-style oak cradle that he started, but never finished, reviewing the “tricky” parts necessary to create the whole project. Season 5 Episode 12 - Secrets From the Cabinet Shop: Roy travels back to visit with master cabinetmaker Mack Headley at the Anthony Hay shop at Colonial Williamsburg. He shares some of the secrets that were standard fare for 18th century American woodworking.