The Woodwright's Shop

S37 · E1 · Sep 16, 2017

Who Wrote the Book of Sloyd?! Episode 1

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!

S37 · E2 · Sep 23, 2017

Holly Wood Spectaculars! Episode 2

Steve Latta shows how to create decorative veneer patterns using oval engines, sharp knives, and patient perfectionism.

S37 · E3 · Sep 30, 2017

The Roubo Bookstand! Episode 3

One piece of walnut makes a beautiful bookstand as we follow the formula of an old French master.

S37 · E4 · Oct 7, 2017

Rise of the Machines Episode 4

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.

S37 · E5 · Oct 14, 2017

Hand Plane Essentials With Chris Schwarz Episode 5

Learn how to make gleaming surfaces, tight joints and crisp moldings through perfect planing.

S37 · E6 · Oct 21, 2017

Big Ash Mallet! Episode 6

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.

S37 · E7 · Oct 28, 2017

Carving Away with Mary May Episode 7

Classical carver Mary May gives Roy his first lessons on woodcarving – along with a proper rebuke for edge tool abuse!

S37 · E8 · Nov 4, 2017

Dovetailed Grease Pot Episode 8

Walnut and boxwood make a little box with a secret lock to stash the woodworker’s pal.

S37 · E9 · Nov 11, 2017

Lumberjack Fan Carving Episode 9

A Michigan master of folk carving whittles white cedar fans and birds of a wooden feather.

S37 · E10 · Nov 18, 2017

Forging the Hold Fast Episode 10

S37 · E11 · Nov 25, 2017

Brian Boggs, Chairmaker Episode 11

An Asheville artisan shows the secrets of the steam-bent green-wood chair

S37 · E12 · Dec 2, 2017

Combination Planes 37th Season Episode 12

Can you replace a chest of molding planes with one complex metal contraption? Roy pits monster planes against their wooden ancestors.

S37 · E13 · Dec 9, 2017

The Venerable Bead Episode 13

Roy Underhill shows how to cut bead moldings with hand planes for corners that look sharp and last longer.