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The Woodwright's Shop

Roy Underhill starts his 37th season on PBS, highlighting his woodworking and historical craftsmanship skills, examining techniques from ancient Rome to the Industrial Revolution.

Renowned woodworker Roy Underhill kicks off his 37th year on PBS, showcasing a wide range of traditional woodworking techniques that date back to ancient Roman times and explore the evolution of craftsmanship up to the Industrial Revolution.

Episodes:

Episode 1 Maul & Glut

1. Maul & Glut

Aired: Jan 1, 1981

In the next episode, Roy crafts two essential tools from scratch, starting wi...

Episode 2 Shaving Horse

2. Shaving Horse

Aired: Jan 1, 1981

In the next episode, we'll delve into the world of traditional woodworking by...

Episode 3 Shaving Horse Part 2

3. Shaving Horse Part 2

Aired: Jan 1, 1981

In the next episode, discover the art of crafting a shaving horse, a fundamen...

Episode 4 Hay Rake

4. Hay Rake

Aired: Jan 1, 1981

Roy shares his expertise in building a hickory hay rake, a sturdy and lightwe...

Episode 5 Lathes

5. Lathes

Aired: Jan 1, 1981

Exploring the evolution of human-powered machines, Roy takes a fascinating jo...

Episode 6 Rocking Chair

6. Rocking Chair

Aired: Jan 1, 1981

In the next episode, a classic armless rocking chair will be built using trad...

Episode 7 Rocking Chair Part 2

7. Rocking Chair Part 2

Aired: Jan 1, 1981

In the next episode, Roy will guide viewers through the process of crafting a...

Episode 8 Log Cabin

8. Log Cabin

Aired: Jan 1, 1981

Roy showcases the construction of traditional log cabins, highlighting the in...

Episode 11 Blacksmithing

11. Blacksmithing

Aired: Jan 1, 1981

In the next episode, join Roy at the forge to master fundamental blacksmithin...

Appearances

Info about The Woodwright's Shop

Seasons: 28

Current Status: Returning Series

Network: PBS

Production Country: United States

Genres:Reality-TV