The Woodwright’s Shop Season 8

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Streaming video — Available at ShopClass.PopularWoodworking.com

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Episode Guide Season 8

• Folding Ladder — Roy shows us how to recreate an 18th-century folding library ladder that collapses into a simple pole shape.
• The Four Harness Loom Pt. 1 — During two episodes we learn how to recreate an 18th-century loom for weaving cloth. The first episode focuses on the frame of the loom.
• The Four Harness Loom Pt. 2 — Roy completes the project of recreating an 18th-century loom for weaving cloth.
• Sled — A wonderful tradition, Roy builds a classic Yankee sled and a toboggan for enjoying the next snowfall.
• Woodworking Benches — Roy looks at the variety of benches used for woodworking, including a joiner’s bench, hacking benches, and a chair maker’s bench.
• Folk Toys — Roy loves his toys, and this episode is dedicated to making three folk toys: a fish hook; chickens pecking toy; and a Jacob’s ladder.
• Appalachian Dulcimer — A traditional American stringed instrument, Roy shows us the steps to make a classic dulcimer.
• Danish Folding Stools — Recreated for centuries, Roy shares methods for creating two different classic folding stools.
• English Woodcraft — Roy visits Sussex, England to view classic building construction techniques and joinery.
• African Musical Instruments — Roy looks at a balaphone (or marimba), kalimba (or thumb piano), a banjo and couple of African drums.
• Tavern Table — Build a classic, small pine tavern table.
• Mary Rose Tankard — To go with the tavern table, Lew LeCompte, a Williamsburg cooper shows how to make a tigg, or drinking mug.

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