Season 29

1. Dovetailed Grease Pot

Walnut and boxwood make a little box with a secret lock to stash the woodworker’s pal.

2009-09-26 • ? min

2. Secrets of the Whirlygig

Grinding forever as his wife cranks the stone, the whirlygig man turns our hand to mechanical toys.

2009-10-03 • ? min

3. Shaker Rocker Frame

The Shakers were rocking in this classic chair of turned and steam-bent maple.

2009-10-10 • ? min

4. Shaker Rocker Seat

Traditional Shaker worsted tape in checkerboard patterns makes a sweet seat.

2009-10-17 • ? min

5. Mary May, Woodcarver

Swelling and shrinking, bending and breaking, the worker with wood must be wetness aware!

2009-10-24 • ? min

6. Wood & Water

Fired by wood scraps, a giant steam engine drives ancient saws and window sash mills.

2009-10-31 • ? min

7. Steam Power Sawmill

Fired by wood scraps, a giant steam engine drives ancient saws and window sash mills.

2009-11-07 • ? min

8. Harvard Side Table

With artful arched feet and tenoned trestle top, this Shaker side table stands sturdy and fine.

2009-11-14 • ? min

9. A Crutch in Time

Strong and resilient, wood has the lively lightness to support a leg when it’s lacking.

2009-11-21 • ? min

10. Hancock Pedestal Table

With its turned top and dovetailed legs, this walnut tripod table is a classic of American design.

2009-11-28 • ? min

11. Brian Boggs, Chairmaker

An Asheville artisan shows the secrets of the steam-bent green-wood chair

2009-12-05 • 26 min

12. Corner Cupboard, Part 1

Build the frame and panel door of this corner cupboard—an early American classic.

2009-12-12 • 26 min

13. Corner Cupboard, Part 2

Complete your corner cupboard with glass casement doors and molded crown.

2009-12-19 • ? min