The Woodwright's Shop

Season 16

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 16

13 Episodes

  • Arts and Crafts Bookcase
    E1
    Arts and Crafts BookcaseLearn the steps to recreate a knock down bookcase originally built by the Roycrofters of East Aurora, New York.
  • The Secret Dovetailed Box
    E2
    The Secret Dovetailed BoxRoy shows how to make a small box using a hidden dovetail joint that looks like a miter joint when complete.
  • Wood Inlay
    E3
    Wood InlayThis episode starts by making a scratch stock tool necessary to create the grooves for the simple Holly inlay that follows.
  • The Giant Chisels of Gaul
    E4
    The Giant Chisels of GaulRoy visits local blacksmith shops and museums in the Alsace region of France in search of a giant chisel.
  • Roll Top Cabinetry
    E5
    Roll Top CabinetryUsing a roll-top joinery process, Roy creates a small box with tambour doors.
  • African Drum
    E6
    African DrumRoy shows how to build an “African” drum that originally came from colonial America.
  • Woodcraft of Alsace, France
    E7
    Woodcraft of Alsace, FranceRoy continues his visit to the Alsace region looking at woodworking and timber-building traditions.
  • Comb-Back Windsor Chair, Part 1
    E8
    Comb-Back Windsor Chair, Part 1In this two-part project, Roy shows the steps to create a classic comb-back Windsor chair.
  • Comb-Back Windsor Chair, Part 2
    E9
    Comb-Back Windsor Chair, Part 2In this two-part project, Roy shows the steps to create a classic comb-back Windsor chair.
  • Sand-Powered Wooden Toys
    E10
    Sand-Powered Wooden ToysRoy builds two simple toys: an interlocking-joint puzzle; and a sand-powered whirligig.
  • Cutting the Knuckle-Hinge Joint
    E11
    Cutting the Knuckle-Hinge JointLearn to create the useful knuckle-hinge joint and, just for fun, whittle a wooden pair of pliers.
  • Making Wooden Screws
    E12
    Making Wooden ScrewsRoy shows how to use a tap and screw box to create wooden screws for use in shop and furniture projects.
  • The Pencil People
    E13
    The Pencil PeopleLearn the history of writing instruments and the evolution of the pencil, then look at a variety of pencil sharpeners from the past.

Cast of Season 16

  • Roy UnderhillHimself - Host

 

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