Tim Rousseau

Timothy Rousseau is the lead instructor for the nine-month comprehensive course at the Center for Furniture Craftsmanship in Rockport, Maine. His work has been shown in galleries throughout the Northeast and is included in private collections nationwide. Rousseau’s style is a blend of traditional and modern forms, with a high emphasis on craftsmanship. He intends his furniture to be used in everyday living.

Modern Desk: Angled Tenons on the Tablesaw

July 30, 2019

How to cut angled leg tenons on the tablesaw using a fence-mounted jig and a wedge.
Modern Desk: Angled Leg Mortises

July 23, 2019

Time-tested techniques for cutting angled mortises with a horizontal mortiser.
Modern Desk: Joinery for the Desk Top

July 16, 2019

How to cut straight grooves in curved parts using a router with an edge guide.
Modern Desk: Pattern-Routing Curved Parts

July 16, 2019

Learn to use patterns to rout curved parts efficiently and cleanly, with no tearout.
Modern Desk: Router Templates for Curved Parts

July 16, 2019

Tim Rousseau reveals his secrets for making perfect patterns for routing.
Modern Desk: How to Veneer the Writing Surface

July 9, 2019

Use thick, shopsawn veneer to create an attractive and durable writing surface.
How to Make a Danish Modern Desk

July 9, 2019

Tim Rousseau’s modern desk looks simple, but a lot goes into making it. In this introductory video Tim gives an overview of the build.
Danish Modern Desk with Tim Rousseau

July 9, 2019

Tim Rousseau’s modern desk might look simple, but a lot goes into making such an elegant piece. While Tim tackles this project with a pro’s perspective using tools found in…
Tool Review: Mega Flush Trim Router Bits by Infinity

February 21, 2019

Infinity’s Mega Flush Trim router bits are well-made, double-bearing bits with compression shearing cutters made of carbide
Build A Shooting Board that Handles 5 Jobs

February 7, 2018

Simple, versatile design excels for trimming end, edge, and face grain.

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