Tommy was often joined by regular helpers and occasionally episodes featured other woodworking experts.
Several episodes with the title "Master Showcase" focused on a notable woodworker and their body of work.
More recent episodes have featured Tommy traveling across the United States to collaborate with new experts, and learn more about the history of the craft.
Following the launch of season eight, MacDonald filed a lawsuit against WGBH for trademark infringement, claiming that the company was profiting on his image by relaunching the show with a similar name and different host.
[4] MacDonald's attorney argued that while WGBH was allowed to register a trademark for the former title of the show ("Rough Cut: Woodworking with Tommy Mac"), trademarks should not have been allowed for "Rough Cut" or "Tommy Mac."