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The Woodwright's Shop
TV-G
8.6
1981
The Woodwright's Shop is a traditional woodworking show hosted by Roy Underhill on the Public Broadcasting Service in the United States. It is one of the longest running "how to" shows on PBS. Since its debut in 1979, the show has aired over 400 episodes. The first two seasons were broadcast only on public TV in North Carolina; the season numbering was restarted when the show went national in 1981. It is still filmed at the UNC-TV studios in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina.
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Episode 13 : Woodcut Printing
January. 01,0001
We travel to the Book Binders Shop at Colonial Williamsburg to learn the history and reality of woodcutting for use in printing.
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Episode 12 : Gameboards
January. 01,0001
Roy shows us how to make a couple of classic board games: Fox and Geese; and a checkers (or chess) board.
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Episode 11 : Old South Homestead
January. 01,0001
On a trip back to the Underhill homestead, Roy takes us on visit of some of the construction details used in building the 1850’s house and outbuildings.
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Episode 10 : Farmwood
January. 01,0001
Roy works through the varied historical uses of lumber. For use in construction, furniture, heating on your own farm, and for sharing with others. No part of the tree is wasted.
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Episode 9 : Bramble Work
January. 01,0001
Roy gives us a look at rustic Bramble Work furniture. He then creates a small table in this style, working with twigs fastened in geometric patterns.
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Episode 8 : Felling and Hauling
January. 01,0001
Traditional woodworking starts with the trees. Roy shares the traditional steps necessary to fell a tree and get the wood into the shop.
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Episode 7 : Whirligigs
January. 01,0001
Whirligig expert Andy Lundy stops by the shop to talk about the history, design and construction details of a variety of whirligigs.
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Episode 6 : Woodwork, Needlework
January. 01,0001
Blending two traditional crafts, Roy builds an adjustable needlework stand or French design.
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Episode 5 : Bookcaseology
January. 01,0001
This episode is Roy’s version of waste-not, want not. He shows how to build a coffin-shaped bookcase so that the materials involved aren’t wasted, but used during life — and after.
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Episode 4 : Shaker Boxes
January. 01,0001
After a look at a number foot-powered woodworking machines, Roy and his guest show how to use a few of the machines to make traditional Shaker oval boxes.
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Episode 3 : Country Comfort
January. 01,0001
Roy shows us the steps to create the perfect outdoor chair — the Adirondack.
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Episode 2 : Longer and Stronger
January. 01,0001
When you need a longer board (or rafter), then a traditional scarf joint may be the answer. Roy discusses the history, value and creation of this important joint.
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