The Woodwright's Shop

Season 2

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 The Woodwright's Shop • Season 2

12 Episodes

  • Getting a Grip on It
    E1
    Getting a Grip on ItWatch as Roy examines a number of tool handles, then creates an axe handle from a split of hickory and turns a chisel handle.
  • Candle Stand
    E2
    Candle StandFollow along as Roy walks you through the steps of creating a classic walnut candle stand.
  • Plane Truth, Version 1
    E3
    Plane Truth, Version 1Learn the history of a wide variety of handplanes as Roy explains their many and specialized uses.
  • Plane Truth, Version 2
    E4
    Plane Truth, Version 2Learn the history of a wide variety of handplanes as Roy explains their many and specialized uses. Lost episode.
  • Getting Into Drawers
    E5
    Getting Into DrawersJoin Roy as he makes a hand-hewn, half-blind dovetailed drawer for his workbench, and discusses many of the techniques used in traditional drawer making.
  • Finding and Fixing
    E6
    Finding and FixingSee what Roy discovers at a scrap yard, antique store and flea market on his way to “The Woodwright’s Shop.”
  • Cutting your Teeth
    E7
    Cutting your TeethIt’s all about staying sharp, and in this episode Roy examines the dizzying array of saws available, from familiar panel saws to bowsaws and pit saws. Plus, as a special bonus Roy shows you how to sharpen a bowsaw.
  • While the Iron’s Hot
    E8
    While the Iron’s HotAccompany Roy on a visit to Colonial Williamsburg to work with the living history museum’s blacksmiths as they make a froe, and forge a cant hook.
  • Straight and Narrow
    E9
    Straight and NarrowLost episode.
  • Vernacular Sash
    E10
    Vernacular SashRoy takes us through the hand-crafted creation process of a sash-style window, explaining the stiles, rails and muntins.
  • Woodwright at Sea
    E11
    Woodwright at SeaThe evolution of modern boat building in America starts with simple designs such as those found in rough-hewn canoes – and its surprisingly fundamental. Watch Roy explore how to build a boat as he visits the Hampton Mariner’s Museum and discusses boat building that’s large and complex. There is a clear evolution in tools and techniques and it’s both instructive and entertaining to watch this process.
  • Tale of Two Toys
    E12
    Tale of Two ToysRoy looks at a collection of classic wood toys, and then shows us the steps to create a Crow Chaser.

Cast of Season 2

  • Roy UnderhillHimself - Host

 

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