The Woodwright's Shop

Season 32

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

Rise of the Machines!
E1
Rise of the Machines!Why do it by hand—when you can do it by foot? Roy Underhill gets caught up in up a bevy of century-old, foot-powered woodworking machines.
The Eleven Grooved Box
E2
The Eleven Grooved BoxGrooves and splines make a tidy oak box, but can we cut the joints just using hand tools? And do we want to?
Table Joints Rule!
E3
Table Joints Rule!You can’t make a drop leaf table without the rule joint. So, what are the tools you need to cut it by hand? Bill Anderson drops by with the answer.
The Anarchist’s Tool Chest
E4
The Anarchist’s Tool ChestChris Schwarz’s anarchist’s tool chest starts a back-to-basics revolution! Learn his classic system of simplicity to set your work life free.
Two Screws for You!
E5
Two Screws for You!Secrets of the mysterious two-screw vise revealed! Chris Schwarz joins Roy Underhill to rediscover this enigmatic wooden vise.
Screw Cuttin’ Lathe
E6
Screw Cuttin’ LatheMake your own darn metal screws with this 1889 foot-powered lathe! Roy shows how to cut perfect threads, cones and tapers in iron and brass.
The Troublesome Triangle Stool
E7
The Troublesome Triangle StoolThe old triangular stool spells trouble for Peter Follansbee and Roy Underhill as they tackle a trio of terrible turned tenons!
Wretched Ratchet Reading Rack
E8
Wretched Ratchet Reading RackWith foot-powered lathes, Peter Follansbee and Roy Underhill turn this adjustable bookstand from walnut and maple.
Raising Panel-Zona
E9
Raising Panel-ZonaMake raised panels for your doors with care and flair! Roy Underhill uses both complex planes and tricks with basic tools to raise the classic panel.
Carving the Camellia
E10
Carving the CamelliaWoodcarver Mary May makes basswood flowers bloom. Get in the groove of high-relief carving with sharp gouges and good-grained wood!
Forging the Hold Fast
E11
Forging the Hold FastHaul out the anvil and forge this essential bench tool! Blacksmith Peter Ross shows how to forge historical versions of this powerful gripper.
The Enfield Cupboard
E12
The Enfield CupboardMake this Shaker cabinet and dwell in utopian serenity! Simple to construct and elegant in design, this cupboard is a standby in any room or shop.
The Shaker Bend
E13
The Shaker BendWhat made these American communal craftsmen tick? From their furniture to their bentwood boxes, the Shakers may be our most modern artisans.