Season 37

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Episode 12017-09-16

Who Wrote the Book of Sloyd?!

Sloyd, the late 19th century Swedish system of learning woodworking was intended to develop skilled, industrious, and morally upstanding citizens. We’ll give it a try, and hope it’s not too late for us!

Episode 22017-09-23

Holly Wood Spectaculars!

Steve Latta shows how to create decorative veneer patterns using oval engines, sharp knives, and patient perfectionism.

Episode 32017-09-30

The Roubo Bookstand!

One piece of walnut makes a beautiful bookstand as we follow the formula of an old French master.

Episode 42017-10-07

Rise of the Machines

Why do it by hand – when you can do it by foot? Roy Underhill gets caught up in up a bevy of century-old, foot-powered woodworking machines.

Episode 52017-10-14

Hand Plane Essentials With Chris Schwarz

Learn how to make gleaming surfaces, tight joints and crisp moldings through perfect planing.

Episode 62017-10-21

Big Ash Mallet!

Make a proper joiner’s mallet and you’ll never be lonely again! With ash head and hickory handle, Roy shows how to make a mallet for the ages.

Episode 72017-10-28

Carving Away with Mary May

Classical carver Mary May gives Roy his first lessons on woodcarving – along with a proper rebuke for edge tool abuse!

Episode 82017-11-04