The Woodwright's Shop

Season 1

TV-G
As Roy Underhill initiated his 37th season on PBS. This craftsman-historian has been teaching the practical methods of woodworking, using methods from the Roman Empire to the industrial revolution. He has presented how-to with and without guests. Through the years he has covered smith works for making tools, making wood cookie molds, foot operated lathes, wagon wheels, posted framework, and more.

Where to Watch Season 1

13 Episodes

  • Maul & Glut
    E1
    Maul & GlutWatch Roy make two traditional tools by first felling a tree then shaping a maul and glut using period iron woodworking tools.
  • Shaving Horse
    E2
    Shaving HorseLearn how to make a shaving horse – one of the most important hand-tool shop fixtures for working with drawknives and spokeshaves.
  • Shaving Horse Part 2
    E3
    Shaving Horse Part 2Learn how to make a shaving horse – one of the most important hand-tool shop fixtures for working with drawknives and spokeshaves.
  • Hay Rake
    E4
    Hay RakeSpend time with Roy as he shows you how to build one of his favorite projects: a hickory hay rake that is both strong and lightweight.
  • Lathes
    E5
    LathesJoin Roy on a tour of the history and development of human powered machines, including one of his favorites: the lathe.
  • Rocking Chair
    E6
    Rocking ChairLearn how to build a classic armless rocking chair using traditional tools and techniques. Then create a woven white oak seat for the rocker. Plus, watch as Roy’s guest Bryant Holsenbeck demonstrates how to weave a traditional basket.
  • Rocking Chair Part 2
    E7
    Rocking Chair Part 2Learn how to build a classic armless rocking chair using traditional tools and techniques. Then create a woven white oak seat for the rocker. Plus, watch as Roy’s guest Bryant Holsenbeck demonstrates how to weave a traditional basket.
  • Log Cabin
    E8
    Log CabinWatch as Roy demonstrates the steps and hand-hewn joinery used in building traditional log cabins.
  • Timberframe Construction
    E9
    Timberframe ConstructionWatch and learn as Roy addresses the details of timber framing, including post-and-beam and mortise-and-tenon construction techniques.
  • Dough Bowls and Pitch Forks
    E10
    Dough Bowls and Pitch ForksWatch as Roy makes a pitchfork and a dough bowl, each from a single piece of wood.
  • Blacksmithing
    E11
    BlacksmithingSpend some time at the forge with Roy to learn basic blacksmithing techniques and discover how to create a spike dog (a tool used in timber framing).
  • Panel Frame and Dovetail
    E12
    Panel Frame and DovetailFollow along as Roy discusses frame-and-panel construction for doors, and the basic steps for cutting a dovetailed joint.
  • Colonial Williamsburg
    E13
    Colonial WilliamsburgTravel with Roy to Colonial Williamsburg to take a look at 18th-century craftsmanship including a visit with a wheelwright, a cooper and a blacksmith, as well as a look inside the Anthony Hay Cabinet Shop.

Cast of Season 1

  • Roy UnderhillHimself - Host

 

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