The Woodwright's Shop

Season 25

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 25

13 Episodes

  • Garden Bench
    E1
    Garden BenchBuild a small garden bench made of Cypress, and with a south-east Asian design.
  • Wooden Puzzles
    E2
    Wooden PuzzlesAvoid being frustrated by wooden puzzles by making a wooden knot, and three burr puzzles yourself.
  • Jeff Headley, Cabinetmaker
    E3
    Jeff Headley, CabinetmakerJeff Headley and Steve Hamilton visit the shop to show the construction techniques - and secrets - in a Winchester slant-top desk.
  • The Melencolia Plane
    E4
    The Melencolia PlaneBuild the wooden plane pictured in Albrecht Durer's Melancolia
  • Three Chests of Tools
    E5
    Three Chests of ToolsJoin Roy as he inventories woodworking tools he found in three tool chests.
  • Woodturning Wisdom
    E6
    Woodturning WisdomRoy discusses the "perfection along the axis" found in woodturning
  • Niddy Noddy & Weaver's Swift
    E7
    Niddy Noddy & Weaver's SwiftBuild two accessories valuable to the weaver.
  • Cabinet Workbench
    E8
    Cabinet WorkbenchIn a two-episode project, Roy builds a workbench with storage underneath from a design from Charles Hayward. In the first episode Roy builds the case, and then in the second finishes with the door and drawers.
  • Workbench Doors & Drawers
    E9
    Workbench Doors & DrawersIn a two-episode project, Roy builds a workbench with storage underneath from a design from Charles Hayward. In the first episode Roy builds the case, and then in the second finishes with the door and drawers.
  • Nora Hall: Woodcarver
    E10
    Nora Hall: WoodcarverNora Hall visits the shop and shows the steps to carve a linenfold design.
  • Country Chair Seats
    E11
    Country Chair SeatsDavid Russell visits and shows the intricacies of corn-shuck chair seats.
  • The Museum of Appalachia
    E12
    The Museum of AppalachiaRoy discovers the history of Appalachian people at the museum in Clinton, TN.
  • Restoring Jefferson's & Madison's Homes
    E13
    Restoring Jefferson's & Madison's HomesRoy visits Monticello, Poplar Forest and Montpelier to follow the work of the two men who were responsible for most of the construction and woodworking.

Cast of Season 25

  • Roy UnderhillHimself - Host

 

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