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WoodWorks Season 1, Episode 7: Contemporary Headboard

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The tapering curves of the mahogany headboard made in this episode display a subtle elegance in the simple design. Shaped using a template, the frame is joined together with wood splines. A mahogany panel is set into the frame giving the piece strength and rigidity. The rails are attached using loose tenon joinery ad the rich finish is achieved using a mixture of potassium dichromate to bring out the warm tones of the wood. Watch WoodWorks Season 1, Episode 7 Contemporary Headboard in HD free online. Enjoy high-quality streaming of WoodWorks Season 1, Episode 7 and share your thoughts in the comments below!

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Episodes

13 episodes
1

Chippendale Side Table

Made from solid Honduras mahogany, the Chippendale-inspired side table built in this episode of Wood Works features a beautiful book-matched panel tabletop. The elegantly shaped legs are joined to the apron with mortise-and-loose-tenon construction. Weblike Asian-inspired fret pieces accent the corners of the table.

30 min
2

Display Cabinet

The classic design of the display cabinet made in this episode of Wood Works includes a flame-maple back panel, cove molding and a handcrafted handle. The rail-and-stile front and back frames are joined with loose tenons, and the solid cherry case is sun-oxidized for a rich finish.

30 min
3

Blanket Chest

Reminiscent of the arts-and-crafts style, the case for the chest in this episode of Wood Works is made from solid walnut and features dovetail joinery. The figured walnut lid is book-matched, then framed in purpleheart wood; and the purpleheart base has a traditional step profile that is shaped using a router template.

30 min
4

Arts and Crafts-Style Nightstand

Based on the design motifs of the arts and crafts style of the 1920s, the mission table in this Wood Works project features strong horizontal lines, mortise-and-tenon joinery and a natural wood finish. Quarter-sawn white oak makes for a distinctive grain pattern that is a trademark of this period style, and subtle details such as the beveled through-tenons add to the refined look of the piece.

30 min
5

Three-Panel Folding Screen

Host David Marks demonstrates the basics of mortise-and-tenon joinery, as well as other major steps, in the construction of an Asian-influenced three-panel folding screen. This elegant decorative piece is made from gorgeous Australian lace-wood panels, an ebonized frame and knuckled wood hinges. The distinctive frame is highlighted by angle-cut accents and a crescent-ridge design.

30 min
6

Mission-Style Ottoman

Based on the design motifs of the arts and crafts style of the 1920s, the mission-style ottoman in this Wood Works project features strong lines, mortise-and-tenon joinery and a natural wood finish. Precisely milled wood and subtle details such as the beveled through-tenons suggest strength and fine craftsmanship.

30 min
7

Contemporary Headboard

The tapering curves of the mahogany headboard made in this episode display a subtle elegance in the simple design. Shaped using a template, the frame is joined together with wood splines. A mahogany panel is set into the frame giving the piece strength and rigidity. The rails are attached using loose tenon joinery ad the rich finish is achieved using a mixture of potassium dichromate to bring out the warm tones of the wood.

30 min
8

Asian Sitting Bench

Featuring Asian styling, the elegant sitting bench made in this episode is sculpted from three solid slabs of maple. Integral tenons join the three slabs, and decorative accents carved from purpleheart wood adorn each side of the bench.

30 min
9

Standing Mirror

Made from solid cherry wood, the freestanding mirror made in this episode features curved legs made using a bent lamination technique. The legs are joined with a third member to create a stand that allows the mirror to swivel and lock in various positions. The frame for the mirror is constructed from cherry using loose tenon joinery, and the entire piece is sun-oxidized and rubbed with tung oil for a deep, rich finish.

30 min
10

Hanging Bookcase

The contemporary mahogany maple bookcase made in this episode is both sturdy and functional. Main features include dovetail joints, shaped edges and inset maple shelves. The dovetail joinery gives the piece strength and highlights the contrasting colors of the two woods. A mounting plate on the back panel allows the shelf to be hung on a wall, keeping floor space clear.

30 min
11

Copper-Top Hall Table

Made from solid black walnut, the stylish hall table built in this episode stands on elegantly tapered legs that are joined to the apron with loose tenons. The copper tabletop rests in a walnut frame that has mitered corners and is joined with wood biscuits. The copper panel is cut and glued to a plywood substrate, then given a crusty blue-patina finish to impart a tastefully bold look.

30 min
12

Carved Oak Barstool

Featuring a hand-carved seat, the arts-and-crafts style barstool built in this episode is made from quarter-sawn oak. Mortise-and-tenon joinery is used throughout to make the stool strong and sturdy. Integral through-tenon joints attach the legs to the seat, making for a distinctive design feature. The visible tenons are cut flush with the top surface of the seat, revealing constrasting colors and grain on the top of the stool.

30 min
13

Mahogany China Display

The china display built in this episode features a mahogany case and back panel. The side rails are made of dark wengae wood and provide sturdy accents. The shelves are trimmed with wengae, and brass support pins in the trim add beauty and strength to the piece.

30 min