The Woodwright's Shop Season 29, Episode 5: Mary May, Woodcarver

Dovetailed Grease Pot

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

Secrets of the Whirlygig

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

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.

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.