The Woodwright's Shop

Season 13

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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 13

13 Episodes

  • English Walnut Music Stand
    E1
    English Walnut Music StandBuild a beautiful music stand that adjusts for height and angle to best suit the musician.
  • Fair And Square
    E2
    Fair And SquareRoy works through the steps to turn a round log into a square timber, and then shows how to bore a square hole.
  • Fireplace Bellows
    E3
    Fireplace Bellows
  • Hickory Pitchfork
    E4
    Hickory PitchforkThrough shaving, steaming and bending, Roy creates a pitchfork from a green hickory limb.
  • Continental Army Canteen
    E5
    Continental Army CanteenLearn to build a wooden canteen using stave construction.
  • Make A Windsor Chair (Part 1)
    E6
    Make A Windsor Chair (Part 1)In this three-episode project Roy builds a variation of a swiveling Windsor chair allegedly used by Thomas Jefferson during the writing of the Declaration of Independence.
  • Make A Windsor Chair (Part 2)
    E7
    Make A Windsor Chair (Part 2)In this three-episode project Roy builds a variation of a swiveling Windsor chair allegedly used by Thomas Jefferson during the writing of the Declaration of Independence.
  • Make A Windsor Chair (Part 3)
    E8
    Make A Windsor Chair (Part 3)In this three-episode project Roy builds a variation of a swiveling Windsor chair allegedly used by Thomas Jefferson during the writing of the Declaration of Independence.
  • The Geddy Foundry of Williamsburg
    E9
    The Geddy Foundry of WilliamsburgRoy visits the foundry at Williamsburg to view the processes of pouring and finishing brass and silver for hardware and household items.
  • Crazy Wooden Things for Kids to Make
    E10
    Crazy Wooden Things for Kids to MakeRoy uses the theme of string-powered toys to show us how to make a spinning top, pump drill and a simplified version of the mechanism for a flying ball clock.
  • Spiral Turning and Xylophone Tones
    E11
    Spiral Turning and Xylophone TonesLearn the basics of two simple and fun projects: carving a spiral and building a tongue drum.
  • Norwegian Wood
    E12
    Norwegian WoodRoy visits Lillehammer, Norway looking at traditional Norwegian folk architecture and building techniques.
  • Timber Building in the Land of the Midnight Sun
    E13
    Timber Building in the Land of the Midnight SunStill enjoying his trip to Norway, Roy visits a Viking ship museum and the Norwegian Folk Museum.

Cast of Season 13

  • Roy UnderhillHimself - Host

 

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