Season 37
13 episodes · 2017
1Who Wrote the Book of Sloyd?!
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!
2Holly Wood Spectaculars!
Steve Latta shows how to create decorative veneer patterns using oval engines, sharp knives, and patient perfectionism.
3The Roubo Bookstand!
One piece of walnut makes a beautiful bookstand as we follow the formula of an old French master.
4Rise of the Machines
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.
5Hand Plane Essentials With Chris Schwarz
Learn how to make gleaming surfaces, tight joints and crisp moldings through perfect planing.
6Big Ash Mallet!
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.
7Carving Away with Mary May
Classical carver Mary May gives Roy his first lessons on woodcarving – along with a proper rebuke for edge tool abuse!
8Dovetailed Grease Pot
Walnut and boxwood make a little box with a secret lock to stash the woodworker’s pal.
13The Venerable Beadfinale
