Episodes

Paduk and ash woods compliment one another in this Box of Hearts. Box corners and a front splice fasten the box together with heart joinery that is decorative and strong. Further decoration is provided with a heart inlay in the lid. In this episode (#1001) of the Router Workshop, Bob and Rick use contrasting woods for the unique Box of Hearts.

A beautiful Oak table in episode #1002 (Part 1), that can be built as a separate project, supports the modern desk featured in this four-part program. Experts, Bob and Rick Rosendahl show step-by-step procedures for routing the Secretary Table. The desk component (Parts 2 and 3 in episodes 1003 and 1004) can be made as a stand-alone project as well. The desk case is pattern cut with step by step directions in episode 1003. Features include one drawer with side pullouts that support the lid/writing surface when the desk is in use. The lid folds up to hide the writing paraphernalia when the desk is not in use. Bob and Rick construct handy cubbyhole compartments and the desk drawer in Part 3 of the Oak Secretary in episode 1004 of the Router Workshop, Series 1000. In episode 1005, Bob and Rick fashion a bookcase with glass doors that can be used alone or can be built as a part of the Oak Secretary. Adjustable shelves, glass doors and a molded top cap add that fine furniture touch to this exciting project. 1002. The Secretary, Part 1, Table 1003. The Secretary, Part 2, Desk Case 1004. The Secretary, Part 3, Drawer and Cubbyholes 1005. The Secretary, Part 4, Bookcase

Bob and Rick rout pattern pieces to produce a stool that is comfortable to sit on or rest your feet on. The dip angle top adds comfort and the carrying handle is handy and practical. The rounded ends make sturdy legs and wedges hold the rail in place. This is the Wedge Stool on episode #1006 of the Router Workshop.

Layout, pattern work and turning tips are important parts of this decorative Walnut mirror frame. Rick and Bob explain these in Part 1 of The Pediment Mirror, Episode #1007. The curved decorative pediment utilizes meticulous layout and bit choices to produce the pleasing crown of the Pediment Mirror. Follow the fascinating steps shown by Bob and Rick Rosendahl in part 2, Episode #1008 of the Router Workshop.

Professional woodworkers, Rick and Bob Rosendahl produce a modern black cabinet on stilt legs in episode #1009 of the Router Workshop. Clear Maple top, pulls and legs offset the black box like cabinet that features an adjustable shelf. Follow the step by step directions for a truly modern and unique piece of furniture.

This Dresser Case allows us to take advantage of the many decorative molding bits available to router woodworkers today. Choose a bit with a pleasing mold and use thick case sides to produce the outside shape in one easy pass. A geometric glued up lid with or without a contrasting inlaid band is used on top the Oak case. Finish with screw-on brass feet. All this is completed in episode #1010 of the Router Workshop.

This is the ideal piece to furnish that 90-degree corner. The experts, Bob and Rick Rosendahl show how to pattern cut the sides, install the bottom and top, make the facing and drill adjustable shelf holes in part 1, episode #1011 of the Corner Hutch in the Router Workshop TV program. In Part 2, episode #1012, the hosts show how to produce a mutton bar door, two inside triangular shelves and install the lower outside shelf. All this is the two-part project, the Corner Hutch.

Wide angled legs bracketed by a lower shelf make up this tall Oak table or barstool. A unique design relieves the plainness of the wide legs that support the simple round Oak top. Tune into the TV program “the Router Workshop” to see The Mission Table on episode #1013 as produced by Bob and Rick Rosendahl