The Woodwright's Shop

Season 23

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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 23

13 Episodes

  • The Boy Mechanic
    E1
    The Boy MechanicSimple rainy day projects to "tink" around with - especially if you’re young at heart.
  • Making the New Workbench: Part 1
    E2
    Making the New Workbench: Part 1Build a solid, sturdy workbench without any screws, nails or glue—that you can break down and take with you!
  • Making the New Workbench: Part 2
    E3
    Making the New Workbench: Part 2Putting the finishing touches on your new workbench — the vices, the dogs, etc.
  • Inlay with Steve Latta
    E4
    Inlay with Steve LattaBeautiful "compass inlay" on a Pennsylvania Spice Box done in the Pennsylvania/German tradition.
  • Using Planes
    E5
    Using PlanesJack planes, combination planes, single iron joiners-Roy introduces you to the world of planes—not to mention snipe spills, skew mouth badgers, iron rabbits…
  • Roundabout Chair
    E6
    Roundabout ChairLearn how to build an odd corner chair called a Roundabout Chair—found in the offices of Dr. Sigmund Freud.
  • Carving with Calvo
    E7
    Carving with CalvoNeed a sign? Let David Calvo show you how to carve one.
  • Woodcraft of the Southern Highlands
    E8
    Woodcraft of the Southern HighlandsTake a trip to beautiful downtown Paint Lick, KY and meet the old bodger himself, Don Weber. Learn how it was done in the old country.
  • Woodcraft at Conner Prairie
    E9
    Woodcraft at Conner PrairieExplore Conner Prairie, a living museum in the heart of Indiana. See how life was in the 1800's.
  • The Turning Triangle Table
    E10
    The Turning Triangle TableHow do you turn a round table into a triangle. Let Roy show you how.
  • Child's Rocker & Sliding Dovetail Stool
    E11
    Child's Rocker & Sliding Dovetail StoolLet Roy show you how to make something useful out of scrap wood.
  • The First American Woodworkers
    E12
    The First American WoodworkersRoy shows you how the very first Americans worked with wood — the Cherokees of Cherokee Nation.
  • Paneled Cedar Chest
    E13
    Paneled Cedar ChestWatch Roy make a beautiful red cedar chest out of a tree knocked down by a hurricane.

Cast of Season 23

  • Roy UnderhillHimself - Host

 

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