Season 3

In this episode of DIY Wood Works, host David Marks constructs a wall-mirror with a round cherry frame and decorative wengae accents.

In this episode of DIY Wood Works, host David Marks constructs a hand-crafted umbrella stand from purple heart wood and figured maple. This distinctive piece -- with angled, tapered elements and contrasting wood tones -- reflects the art deco style.

In this episode of DIY Wood Works, host David Marks builds a copper-based sitting bench. The bench is a solid and functional piece of fine-art furniture with a contemporary flair and striking contrasts. It features a seat made from a 5-foot slab of solid walnut, sculpted-walnut support-posts and base supports veneered with copper that's treated for an aged-patina look. The mortise-and-tenon construction of the bases offers some unusual design challenges.

In this episode of DIY Wood Works, host David Marks shows how to create bent laminate-hardwood components to construct a coat rack characterized by long lines and graceful curves. The piece features a modern design and an upward-reaching shape reminiscent of a tree with outstretched branches. The subtle curves and symmetry of this piece exemplify a contemporary style, while the solid-walnut elements reflect strength and craftsmanship in a pure and functional form. This project is an ideal one for learning the techniques of bent-wood lamination.

In this episode of DIY Wood Works, host David Marks builds a mahogany table with a glass top. This functional piece is perfect as a coffee table and has the added benefit of an open display area that's ideal for showing off collectible pieces or a magazine collection.The construction of this sturdy table employs classic woodworking techniques and fine craftsman touches. It is held together with mortises, loose tenons and hidden biscuit-joinery. The open shelf and decorative corner splines add to the piece's decidedly contemporary style.

In this episode of DIY Wood Works, host David Marks builds a blanket rack of solid cherry with inlays of maple and exotic zirocote wood. The design for the piece is a study in symmetry, but the focal point is the handmade signature inlay. The clean lines of the rack are enhanced by the warm tones of the cherry wood. The sturdy legs are joined at the top by a graceful, curved crest-rail highlighted by the multicolored inlay.

In this episode of DIY Wood Works, host David Marks builds an elegant table-top clock with a face made from wenge and quilted-maple veneer. The design of this contemporary clock provides some opportunities for working with advanced woodworking techniques -- including creation of wood veneering, use of a vacuum press, and shaping a solid wood block into a faceted top-piece. The straight lines of the finished case, and the symmetry of the sculpted top, are characteristic of the enduring arts-and-crafts style of furniture design. The alternating wedges of quilted maple and wengae create a striking look for the clock face.

Storing the many hand-tools in the woodworker's arsenal can be a challenge. In this episode of DIY Wood Works, host David Marks builds a tool chest for storing hand-tools. The distinctive tool-chest is itself handcrafted from Peruvian walnut and maple, and features classic dovetail joinery -- the strongest type of joinery used in woodworking. The piece also includes solid-brass hardware and book-matched maple panels for the lid. The distinct grain and amber tone of the maple makes for a striking contrast with the dark walnut case.

In this episode of DIY Wood Works, host David Marks builds an open walnut display case with sculpted curves, a quilted-maple back panel and glass shelves. The sturdy case features traditional craftsman touches such as shaped curves on the top and bottom. This project provides the opportunity to use mortise and loose-tenon joinery, sculpt curves with a die-grinder and create book-matched veneers using the vacuum press.

In this episode of DIY Wood Works, host David Marks builds an elegant corner table that features an ebony inlay on top. This piece is fashioned in the arts-and-crafts style, and provides the woodworker with opportunities for working with decorative inlays, mortise-and-tenon joinery and legs tapered on all four sides. The legs, apron and top are all made from solid cherry. The triangular top features squared off corners and softened edges.

In this episode of DIY Wood Works, host David Marks shows how to build an arts-and-crafts styled book-stand of solid walnut using only hand-tools. The distinctive curved sides of the stand are made by edge-gluing pieces of walnut stock. The top and shelf are joined to the sides with mortise and loose-tenon joinery, and the top is secured with screws. Beveled ebony caps conceal the screws, and a shaped ebony lip serves to support books displayed on the angled top. The stand is made from two varieties of walnut. The book-matched top of claro walnut has a soft, warm character, while the sides of Peruvian walnut provide a dark, rich contrast.

In this episode of DIY Wood Works, host David Marks builds a functional corner-shelf made of cherry, wengae and ebonized accents. This contemporary piece features clean lines, curved surfaces and accents of naturally contrasting woods. The curved shelves are edge-banded with thin veneers of wengae; the legs are sculpted and given an ebonized treatment to provide a rich, dark contrast to the cherry.

In this episode of DIY Wood Works, host David Marks shows how to build a display table of three beautiful varieties of wood. The table's legs and apron are crafted from cherry, while the top features a madrone-burl top and is surrounded by an African wengae frame. The curved legs of this art-deco inspired piece provide an elegant flare, while the natural pink and green burl patterns create a striking contrast with the dark ebony.