The Woodwright's Shop - Season 29

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Dovetailed Grease Pot

1 - Dovetailed Grease Pot

Air Date: September 26, 2009

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

Secrets of the Whirlygig

2 - Secrets of the Whirlygig

Air Date: October 3, 2009

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

Shaker Rocker Frame

3 - Shaker Rocker Frame

Air Date: October 10, 2009

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

Shaker Rocker Seat

4 - Shaker Rocker Seat

Air Date: October 17, 2009

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

Mary May, Woodcarver

5 - Mary May, Woodcarver

Air Date: October 24, 2009

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

Wood & Water

6 - Wood & Water

Air Date: October 31, 2009

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

Steam Power Sawmill

7 - Steam Power Sawmill

Air Date: November 7, 2009

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

Harvard Side Table

8 - Harvard Side Table

Air Date: November 14, 2009

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

A Crutch in Time

9 - A Crutch in Time

Air Date: November 21, 2009

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

Hancock Pedestal Table

10 - Hancock Pedestal Table

Air Date: November 28, 2009

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

Brian Boggs, Chairmaker

11 - Brian Boggs, Chairmaker

Air Date: December 5, 2009

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

Corner Cupboard, Part 1

12 - Corner Cupboard, Part 1

Air Date: December 12, 2009

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

Corner Cupboard, Part 2

13 - Corner Cupboard, Part 2

Air Date: December 19, 2009

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