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History of the North Bennet Street School
Brent Hull from Hull Historical Millwork is on-site to talk about the WindsorONE crown moldings featured in the dining room. To complete the molding installation, carpenter Bob Ryley and crew set up shop. The installation of the five-piece crown molding is an advanced carpentry project, which Ryley demonstrates.
With traditional woodworking and reproduction craftwork in mind, Bob visits Robert Adam, an instructor at the North Bennet Street School to talk about the school's preservation carpentry program. Adam and student Nick Beasley join Bob back at the project house to handcraft the fireplace molding with traditional hand planes.
With traditional woodworking and reproduction craftwork in mind, Bob visits Robert Adam, an instructor at the North Bennet Street School to talk about the school's preservation carpentry program. Adam and student Nick Beasley join Bob back at the project house to handcraft the fireplace molding with traditional hand planes.
- Part 1: Designing and Crafting Historical Reproduction Crown Molding
- Part 2: History of the North Bennet Street School
- Bob takes a trip into Boston to visit the North Bennet Street School. The school, which focuses on training students in traditional handcraft trades ranging from preservation carpentry to violin restoration, has been in operation for over a century. Before touring the facilities, Bob takes a look back at the people and principles that have shaped the curriculum over the years.
- Part 3: Hand Crafting Reproduction Moldings
This project focuses on the construction of a Colonial-style home built with both history and the future in mind. While the 4-bedroom, 4-bath home will have a traditional exterior and interior detailing, the plan will suit the needs of a modern family, including easy-maintenance fireplaces, a great room, master suite, sun room, 3-car garage, and a large walk-out basement with plenty of room for recreation and indoor/outdoor living.
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Episode 8 - Garage Door and Generator Installation
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Episode 9 - Wood Floor Installation
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Episode 10 - Interior Wall Panels and Flooring
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Episode 11 - Interior Door Installation and Plan Modifications
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Episode 13 - Exterior Landscaping
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Episode 14 - Mechanical Systems and Basement Refinishing
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Episode 15 - Mechanical Systems and Interior Finishing
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Episode 16 - Kitchen Cabinetry and Countertops
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Episode 17 - Bedroom Amenities
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Episode 18 - Interior Decorating Tour
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Episode 19 - Workshops and Woodworking
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Episode 20 - Classic Interiors and Cabinet Install
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Episode 21 - Wood Floor Finishing
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Episode 22 - Interior Craftwork
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Episode 23 - Interior Design Projects
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Episode 24 - More Interior Design Projects
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Episode 25 - Appliance Installation and Furniture Making
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