Season 35
13 episodes · 2015
1Rocky Bentwood Cradle I
Part 1 of 2. A rocking cradle modeled after one spotted in the Grand Bazaar of Istanbul is crafted in the Season 35 premiere.
2Rocky Bentwood Cradle II
Conclusion. A rocking cradle is completed with pine sides and rockers. A lathe-turned carrier bar joins it all together.
3Stamp Out Cookie Carving!
Woodcarver Mary May joins Roy to carve springerle cookie molds for every occasion.
4Double Drawer Shaker Table
How to cut the mortise and tenon joints for the legs and frame of a Shaker table.
5Groovers and Shakers
The dovetailed and grooved construction techniques found inside Shaker drawers are detailed.
6Turning Shaker Knobs
Cherry knobs for Shaker furniture are turned on a foot-powered lathe. Also: finishing a joined table top.
7Cross Cut Conundrum
How to use a cross-cutting wood saw.
8Bowl Carving with Peter Follansbee
Master craftsman Peter Follansbee joins Roy to hew huge bowls from poplar & sycamore wood.
9Hollows & Rounds
These most basic molding planes also prove the most versatile as we look at making and using wooden hollows and rounds.
10Welsh Stick Chair I
Roy makes this country cousin of the Windsor chair using the same tools and techniques.
11Welsh Stick Chair II
The challenge of the Welsh stick chair continues as Roy shapes spindles and backs for a proper sit-down.
12Tool Smithing with Peter Ross
Dividers, calipers and turning tools take shape as master blacksmith Peter Ross shows Roy the art of tool-making.
13Plain Pine Boxfinale
Roy looks into the simplest form of furniture, the plain pine box.
