The Woodwright's Shop

Season 24

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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 24

13 Episodes

  • Shaving Horse
    E1
    Shaving HorseRoy shows you how to make a shaving horse to help you make ax handles, wheel spokes and more.
  • Tinsmithing with Anne Pederson
    E2
    Tinsmithing with Anne PedersonNot all good things are made out of wood. Anne Pederson shows Roy how to make things out of tin.
  • Acadian Chair
    E3
    Acadian ChairThe Acadians, forbearers of the Cajuns, brought a clever idea for a chair with them to Louisiana. Roy explains…
  • White Cooperage with Norm Pederson
    E4
    White Cooperage with Norm PedersonIf you need a washtub, butter churn or water bucket – go see a “white cooper.”
  • The Foot Power Lathe
    E5
    The Foot Power LatheRoy shows how to build a “spring pole lathe” – powered by foot.
  • Wooden Thread Cutter
    E6
    Wooden Thread CutterNeed a big ol’ wooden screw for your cider press? Roy will show you how to make one.
  • Woodworking at the North House Folk School
    E7
    Woodworking at the North House Folk SchoolTake a class in kayak building, or build a long bow or a berry basket – all available at the North Folk School.
  • Turned & Hewn Bowls & Spoons
    E8
    Turned & Hewn Bowls & SpoonsWatch Roy transform a big log into a beautiful bowl. Hint: Just remove everything that’s not a bowl.
  • Norwegian Pram & Snow Skis with Mark Hansen
    E9
    Norwegian Pram & Snow Skis with Mark HansenLet it snow, then go skiing with Mark Hensen.
  • One Piece Woodworking
    E10
    One Piece WoodworkingLet Roy show you how to make useful & “useless” things out of one piece of wood – no kidding.
  • Turning Chess Pieces
    E11
    Turning Chess PiecesRoy shows you how to make a standard chess set or a not so standard chess set. Check, Matey!
  • Chess Board & Box
    E12
    Chess Board & BoxNow that you have the chess pieces it’s time to make the chess board – and a box to put the pieces in.
  • Inlaid Legs with Steve Latta
    E13
    Inlaid Legs with Steve LattaIf you’re a “leg man” you gotta’ see this. Beautiful inlaid legs by Steve Latta.

Cast of Season 24

  • Roy UnderhillHimself - Host

 

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