The Woodwright's Shop Season 29, Episode 2: Secrets of the Whirlygig

Dovetailed Grease Pot

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

Shaker Rocker Frame

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

Shaker Rocker Seat

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

Mary May, Woodcarver

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

Wood & Water

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

Steam Power Sawmill

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

Harvard Side Table

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

A Crutch in Time

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

Hancock Pedestal Table

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

Brian Boggs, Chairmaker

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

26 min

Corner Cupboard, Part 1

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

26 min

Corner Cupboard, Part 2

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