The Woodwright's Shop

Season 11

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 11

13 Episodes

  • Make a Chair
    E1
    Make a Chair(Part 1) — Roy starts a classic post-and-rung rocking chair using traditional greenwood techniques.
  • Rollin' on the Rocker
    E2
    Rollin' on the Rocker(Part 2) — Work on the rocker continues; shaping the tenons, boring the mortises and creating the splats.
  • Splittin' and Sittin'
    E3
    Splittin' and Sittin'(Part 3) — Work on the rocker is completed with the creation of the rockers and adding a hickory bark seat.
  • Hewing a Dough Bowl
    E4
    Hewing a Dough BowlRoy creates a traditional dough bowl from tulip poplar.
  • Wood-Turning Tricks
    E5
    Wood-Turning TricksEleanor Underhill joins Dad in the shop to turn a painted candle stand.
  • Archer's Bow
    E6
    Archer's BowRoy welcomes a bowyer and a fletcher to the shop to make a woodland Indian’s bow and river cane arrows.
  • Four-Poster Bed
    E7
    Four-Poster BedThis may not be the four-poster bed you’re thinking of, as Roy builds a rustic version from rough, red cedar logs
  • Blacksmith of Williamsburg
    E8
    Blacksmith of WilliamsburgRoy visits Colonial Williamsburg to watch the creation of a set of hardware for window shutters.
  • Williamsburg Woodcraft
    E9
    Williamsburg WoodcraftContinuing the Williamsburg theme, Roy visits the woodworker’s shop to watch frame-and-panel shutters made
  • Woodworker's Grab Bag
    E10
    Woodworker's Grab BagDaughter Rachel joins Roy in the shop to make a marble track toy and Kick-Me machine.
  • Thomas Jefferson, Woodworker
    E11
    Thomas Jefferson, WoodworkerRoy visits Monticello to look at some of the architectural creations and innovations of the former President..
  • Dovetailed Bookcases
    E12
    Dovetailed BookcasesRoy recreates stacking “book box” shelves built to Thomas Jefferson’s specifications, and still on display at Monticello.
  • Japanese Woodcrafter
    E13
    Japanese WoodcrafterToshio Odate visits the shop to discuss and demonstrate Japanese woodworking tools, techniques and joinery.

Cast of Season 11

  • Roy UnderhillHimself - Host

 

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