The Woodwright's Shop

Season 37

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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 37

13 Episodes

  • Who Wrote the Book of Sloyd?!
    E1
    Who Wrote the Book of Sloyd?!Sloyd, the late 19th century Swedish system of learning woodworking was intended to develop skilled, industrious, and morally upstanding citizens. We’ll give it a try, and hope it’s not too late for us!
  • Holly Wood Spectaculars!
    E2
    Holly Wood Spectaculars!Steve Latta shows how to create decorative veneer patterns using oval engines, sharp knives, and patient perfectionism.
  • The Roubo Bookstand!
    E3
    The Roubo Bookstand!One piece of walnut makes a beautiful bookstand as we follow the formula of an old French master.
  • Rise of the Machines
    E4
    Rise of the MachinesWhy 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.
  • Hand Plane Essentials With Chris Schwarz
    E5
    Hand Plane Essentials With Chris SchwarzLearn how to make gleaming surfaces, tight joints and crisp moldings through perfect planing.
  • Big Ash Mallet!
    E6
    Big Ash Mallet!Make a proper joiner’s mallet and you’ll never be lonely again! With ash head and hickory handle, Roy shows how to make a mallet for the ages.
  • Carving Away with Mary May
    E7
    Carving Away with Mary MayClassical carver Mary May gives Roy his first lessons on woodcarving – along with a proper rebuke for edge tool abuse!
  • Dovetailed Grease Pot
    E8
    Dovetailed Grease PotWalnut and boxwood make a little box with a secret lock to stash the woodworker’s pal.
  • Lumberjack Fan Carving
    E9
    Lumberjack Fan Carving
  • Forging the Hold Fast
    E10
    Forging the Hold Fast
  • Brian Boggs, Chairmaker
    E11
    Brian Boggs, Chairmaker
  • Combination Planes 37th Season
    E12
    Combination Planes 37th Season
  • The Venerable Bead
    E13
    The Venerable Bead

Cast of Season 37

  • Roy UnderhillHimself - Host

 

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