The Woodwright's Shop

1981 – 2017
Returning Series
Reality
~29m / ep
37 seasons
9.0/10

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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Latest: Season 37 · 2017

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E1. Who Wrote the Book of Sloyd?!
Sep 16, 2017
Sloyd, the late 19th century Swedish system of learning woodworking was intended to develop skilled, industrious, and morally upstanding citizens. We’ll give it a try, and hope it’s not too late for us!
E2. Holly Wood Spectaculars!
Sep 23, 2017
Steve Latta shows how to create decorative veneer patterns using oval engines, sharp knives, and patient perfectionism.
E3. The Roubo Bookstand!
Sep 30, 2017
One piece of walnut makes a beautiful bookstand as we follow the formula of an old French master.
E4. Rise of the Machines
Oct 7, 2017
Why do it by hand – when you can do it by foot? Roy Underhill gets caught up in up a bevy of century-old, foot-powered woodworking machines.
E5. Hand Plane Essentials With Chris Schwarz
Oct 14, 2017
Learn how to make gleaming surfaces, tight joints and crisp moldings through perfect planing.
E6. Big Ash Mallet!
Oct 21, 2017
Make a proper joiner’s mallet and you’ll never be lonely again! With ash head and hickory handle, Roy shows how to make a mallet for the ages.