The Woodwright's Shop

Season 14

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 14

13 Episodes

  • Woodworkers of the Red Dragon
    E1
    Woodworkers of the Red DragonRoy visits a recreated Celtic village in Wales, looking at Welsh woodworking including building construction, clog making and traditional carved Welsh love spoons.
  • The Carpenter's Tool Box
    E2
    The Carpenter's Tool BoxLearn to build Roy’s iconic carpenter’s tool tote.
  • Ancient Woodcraft of Ireland
    E3
    Ancient Woodcraft of IrelandRoy looks at Irish woodworking, including houses, harps, caravans and traditional ship-building techniques.
  • A Sailor's Sea Chest
    E4
    A Sailor's Sea ChestLearn to build a sailor’s sea chest with beveled through dovetails.
  • Oak High Stool with a Hickory Bark Seat
    E5
    Oak High Stool with a Hickory Bark SeatRoy builds a stool starting with splitting and riving the green wood and ending with a woven-bark seat.
  • Standing Embroidery Shop
    E6
    Standing Embroidery ShopLearn the steps to build a standing embroidery hoop large enough to handle embroidery on a quilt.
  • The Timber-Frame House
    E7
    The Timber-Frame HouseRoy builds a scaled model of a Welsh cruck-frame barn, teaching the woodworking principals of timber framing.
  • Wooden Lock and Key
    E8
    Wooden Lock and KeyCreate a clever wood lock-and-key door set in the shop with Roy.
  • Shaker Sewing Stand
    E9
    Shaker Sewing StandRoy builds a traditional single-drawer Shaker sewing stand.
  • Panel-Frame Construction
    E10
    Panel-Frame ConstructionLearn the benefits and uses of frame-and-panel construction and the joinery steps to create a frame-and-panel door.
  • Tools of the Eighteenth Century
    E11
    Tools of the Eighteenth CenturyRoy visits Colonial Williamsburg to view their exhibit of 1,500 eighteenth-century woodworking tools.
  • The Williamsburg Blacksmiths
    E12
    The Williamsburg BlacksmithsWatch a traditional woodworking tool –a drawknife –forged using historically accurate techniques.
  • Blacksmiths Forge Ahead!
    E13
    Blacksmiths Forge Ahead!Learn the steps used to smith a Suffolk door latch used during colonial times.

Cast of Season 14

  • Roy UnderhillHimself - Host

 

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