Episodes
Dovetailed Grease Pot
September 26, 2009
Walnut and boxwood make a little box with a secret lock to stash the woodworker’s pal.
Secrets of the Whirlygig
October 3, 2009
Grinding forever as his wife cranks the stone, the whirlygig man turns our hand to mechanical toys.
Shaker Rocker Frame
October 10, 2009
The Shakers were rocking in this classic chair of turned and steam-bent maple.
Shaker Rocker Seat
October 17, 2009
Traditional Shaker worsted tape in checkerboard patterns makes a sweet seat.
Mary May, Woodcarver
October 24, 2009
Swelling and shrinking, bending and breaking, the worker with wood must be wetness aware!
Wood & Water
October 31, 2009
Fired by wood scraps, a giant steam engine drives ancient saws and window sash mills.
Steam Power Sawmill
November 7, 2009
Fired by wood scraps, a giant steam engine drives ancient saws and window sash mills.
Harvard Side Table
November 14, 2009
With artful arched feet and tenoned trestle top, this Shaker side table stands sturdy and fine.
A Crutch in Time
November 21, 2009
Strong and resilient, wood has the lively lightness to support a leg when it’s lacking.
Hancock Pedestal Table
November 28, 2009
With its turned top and dovetailed legs, this walnut tripod table is a classic of American design.
Brian Boggs, Chairmaker
December 5, 2009
An Asheville artisan shows the secrets of the steam-bent green-wood chair
Corner Cupboard, Part 1
December 12, 2009
Build the frame and panel door of this corner cupboard—an early American classic.
Corner Cupboard, Part 2
December 19, 2009
Complete your corner cupboard with glass casement doors and molded crown.
