The Woodwright's Shop
As Roy Underhill initiated his 37th season on PBS. This craftsman-historian has been teaching the practical methods of woodworking, using methods from the Roman Empire to the industrial revolution. He has presented how-to with and without guests. Through the years he has covered smith works for making tools, making wood cookie molds, foot operated lathes, wagon wheels, posted framework, and more.
- Rated
- TV-G
- Runtime
- 27m
- Released
- 1979
- Country
- United States
Details
Release year: 1979
Storyline
As Roy Underhill initiated his 37th season on PBS. This craftsman-historian has been teaching the practical methods of woodworking, using methods from the Roman Empire to the industrial revolution. He has presented how-to with and without guests. Through the years he has covered smith works for making tools, making wood cookie molds, foot operated lathes, wagon wheels, posted framework, and more.
Top credits
- Roy Underhill — Self - Host
- Steve Latta — Self
- Curtis Buchanan — Self
- Gail Haley — Self
Did you know
• Early in his woodworking career, Roy Underhill worked at the famous Colonial Williamsburg where he learned about the traditional hand craft tools with which he has become a renowned expert.