About this season
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.
Episodes (13)
1. Dovetail a Triangular Box
Aired 28 September 2002
A three-sided box?! Well that’s different. Let Roy show you how to make a triumphant triangular box for your trifocals.
2. Shaker Work Table
Aired 5 October 2002
Clever, elegant and delicate beauty. Roy shows you how to produce a wonderful little Shaker work table.
3. Craftsman Wall Cabinet
Aired 12 October 2002
Roy's bringing craftsmanship back into our lives with an Arts & Crafts style cabinet.
4. Scandinavian Milking Stool
Aired 19 October 2002
Have fun building a folk milking stool. Think of the possibilities!
5. Spill Plane & Book Stand
Aired 26 October 2002
What the heck is a spill plane and how do you make a hinged book stand out of one piece of wood?
6. Canadian Cradle
Aired 2 November 2002
Roy shows you how to build a delightful rocking cradle for a newborn baby.
7. Shutter Dogs from the Blacksmiths
Aired 9 November 2002
Roy learns how to make shutter dog that is used to hold open shuttles when not to use.
8. Rustic Furniture Maker Dan Mack
Aired 16 November 2002
Meet Dan Mack, and see how he fabricates fascinating furniture out of naturally occurring materials.
9. Williamsburg Wheelwright
Aired 23 November 2002
Find out what it takes to make a wheel at the Palace Wheelwright Shop in Colonial Williamsburg.
10. Limberjacks & Dancing Dolls
Aired 30 November 2002
Roy shows you how to build wonderful articulated dancing toys called Limberjacks!
11. Plymouth Plantation Woodworkers
Aired 7 December 2002
See how the Pilgrims performed early American woodworking with just a few basic tools.
12. The Colonial Carpenters
Aired 14 December 2002
Learn the difference between a carpenter and a joiner. Hint: Think doors, windows & stairs.
13. Craftsmen of Old Sturbridge Village
Aired 21 December 2002
Visit Old Sturbridge Village, and meet the 1930s American—a farmer/craftsman.