The Woodwright's Shop
The Woodwright's Shop: Season 29

Air Date

September 26, 2009

Episodes

13 episodes

The Woodwright's Shop

Season 29

Episodes

1. Dovetailed Grease Pot

September 26, 2009

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

2. Secrets of the Whirlygig

October 3, 2009

Grinding forever as his wife cranks the stone, the whirlygig man turns our hand to mechanical toys.

3. Shaker Rocker Frame

October 10, 2009

The Shakers were rocking in this classic chair of turned and steam-bent maple.

4. Shaker Rocker Seat

October 17, 2009

Traditional Shaker worsted tape in checkerboard patterns makes a sweet seat.

5. Mary May, Woodcarver

October 24, 2009

Swelling and shrinking, bending and breaking, the worker with wood must be wetness aware!

6. Wood & Water

October 31, 2009

Fired by wood scraps, a giant steam engine drives ancient saws and window sash mills.

7. Steam Power Sawmill

November 7, 2009

Fired by wood scraps, a giant steam engine drives ancient saws and window sash mills.

8. Harvard Side Table

November 14, 2009

With artful arched feet and tenoned trestle top, this Shaker side table stands sturdy and fine.

9. A Crutch in Time

November 21, 2009

Strong and resilient, wood has the lively lightness to support a leg when it’s lacking.

10. Hancock Pedestal Table

November 28, 2009

With its turned top and dovetailed legs, this walnut tripod table is a classic of American design.

11. Brian Boggs, Chairmaker

December 5, 2009
26 min

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

12. Corner Cupboard, Part 1

December 12, 2009
26 min

Build the frame and panel door of this corner cupboard—an early American classic.

13. Corner Cupboard, Part 2

December 19, 2009

Complete your corner cupboard with glass casement doors and molded crown.