The Woodwright's Shop

Season 29

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.

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13 Episodes

Dovetailed Grease Pot
E1
Dovetailed Grease PotWalnut and boxwood make a little box with a secret lock to stash the woodworker’s pal.
Secrets of the Whirlygig
E2
Secrets of the WhirlygigGrinding forever as his wife cranks the stone, the whirlygig man turns our hand to mechanical toys.
Shaker Rocker Frame
E3
Shaker Rocker FrameThe Shakers were rocking in this classic chair of turned and steam-bent maple.
Shaker Rocker Seat
E4
Shaker Rocker SeatTraditional Shaker worsted tape in checkerboard patterns makes a sweet seat.
Mary May, Woodcarver
E5
Mary May, WoodcarverSwelling and shrinking, bending and breaking, the worker with wood must be wetness aware!
Wood & Water
E6
Wood & WaterFired by wood scraps, a giant steam engine drives ancient saws and window sash mills.
Steam Power Sawmill
E7
Steam Power SawmillFired by wood scraps, a giant steam engine drives ancient saws and window sash mills.
Harvard Side Table
E8
Harvard Side TableWith artful arched feet and tenoned trestle top, this Shaker side table stands sturdy and fine.
A Crutch in Time
E9
A Crutch in TimeStrong and resilient, wood has the lively lightness to support a leg when it’s lacking.
Hancock Pedestal Table
E10
Hancock Pedestal TableWith its turned top and dovetailed legs, this walnut tripod table is a classic of American design.
Brian Boggs, Chairmaker
E11
Brian Boggs, ChairmakerAn Asheville artisan shows the secrets of the steam-bent green-wood chair
Corner Cupboard, Part 1
E12
Corner Cupboard, Part 1Build the frame and panel door of this corner cupboard—an early American classic.
Corner Cupboard, Part 2
E13
Corner Cupboard, Part 2Complete your corner cupboard with glass casement doors and molded crown.