September 29, 2007
Master joiner Peter Follansbee of Plymouth Plantation carves a 17th century “bible box.”
October 6, 2007
Turn the base and shaft of an 18th century embroidery stand from Colonial Williamsburg.
October 13, 2007
Steam bent hoops and wooden adjusting screws complete the embroidery stand.
October 20, 2007
Down and dirty metalworking forges the cutters to make wooden screws.
October 27, 2007
This workbench from Provence uses puzzling dovetails to join the legs to the bench top.
November 3, 2007
A tool chest, drawers and vises complete the workbench from Provence.
November 10, 2007
Meet a modern luthier who works with tools and techniques unchanged for centuries.
November 17, 2007
A sliding side reveals the hidden drawer on this missionary’s candle box.
November 24, 2007
Shelves that swing keep your plants in the sun on this Victorian contraption.
December 1, 2007
Explore woodworking traditions of the Moravian settlers at Old Salem.
December 8, 2007
Ox yokes & timber-framing number among the projects at a school using low-tech solutions.
December 15, 2007
A Williamsburg blacksmith forges hinges following instructions in a 17th century manual.
December 22, 2007
Partake in a celebration of American innovation at Greenfield Village.