Loading episode...

The Woodwright's Shop (1980)

Season 7 • Episode 11 • Old South Homestead

11 / 13

Select Server:

If one server doesn't work, try another

The Woodwright's Shop Season 7, Episode 11: Old South Homestead

0 0 • 9.0/10

On a trip back to the Underhill homestead, Roy takes us on visit of some of the construction details used in building the 1850’s house and outbuildings. Watch The Woodwright's Shop Season 7, Episode 11 Old South Homestead in HD free online. Enjoy high-quality streaming of The Woodwright's Shop Season 7, Episode 11 and share your thoughts in the comments below!

Comments

Please to post a comment.

No comments yet. Be the first to comment.

Episodes

13 episodes
1

Noveltails

Roy takes a look at the design and benefits of many traditional dovetails used in woodworking, then goes even further to look at some more unusual dovetails.
2

Longer and Stronger

When you need a longer board (or rafter), then a traditional scarf joint may be the answer. Roy discusses the history, value and creation of this important joint.
3

Country Comfort

Roy shows us the steps to create the perfect outdoor chair — the Adirondack.
4

Shaker Boxes

After a look at a number foot-powered woodworking machines, Roy and his guest show how to use a few of the machines to make traditional Shaker oval boxes.
5

Bookcaseology

This episode is Roy’s version of waste-not, want not. He shows how to build a coffin-shaped bookcase so that the materials involved aren’t wasted, but used during life — and after.
6

Woodwork, Needlework

Blending two traditional crafts, Roy builds an adjustable needlework stand or French design.
7

Whirligigs

Whirligig expert Andy Lundy stops by the shop to talk about the history, design and construction details of a variety of whirligigs.
8

Felling and Hauling

Traditional woodworking starts with the trees. Roy shares the traditional steps necessary to fell a tree and get the wood into the shop.
9

Bramble Work

Roy gives us a look at rustic Bramble Work furniture. He then creates a small table in this style, working with twigs fastened in geometric patterns.
10

Farmwood

Roy works through the varied historical uses of lumber. For use in construction, furniture, heating on your own farm, and for sharing with others. No part of the tree is wasted.
11

Old South Homestead

On a trip back to the Underhill homestead, Roy takes us on visit of some of the construction details used in building the 1850’s house and outbuildings.
12

Gameboards

Roy shows us how to make a couple of classic board games: Fox and Geese; and a checkers (or chess) board.
13

Woodcut Printing

We travel to the Book Binders Shop at Colonial Williamsburg to learn the history and reality of woodcutting for use in printing.