Season 29

1. Dovetailed Grease Pot

2009-09-26

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

2. Secrets of the Whirlygig

2009-10-03

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

3. Shaker Rocker Frame

2009-10-10

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

4. Shaker Rocker Seat

2009-10-17

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

5. Mary May, Woodcarver

2009-10-24

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

6. Wood & Water

2009-10-31

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

7. Steam Power Sawmill

2009-11-07

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

8. Harvard Side Table

2009-11-14

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

9. A Crutch in Time

2009-11-21

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

10. Hancock Pedestal Table

2009-11-28

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

11. Brian Boggs, Chairmaker

2009-12-05 · 26m

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

12. Corner Cupboard, Part 1

2009-12-12 · 26m

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

13. Corner Cupboard, Part 2

2009-12-19

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