Air date: 2007-09-29

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Master joiner Peter Follansbee of Plymouth Plantation carves a 17th century “bible box.”

Air date: 2007-10-06

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Turn the base and shaft of an 18th century embroidery stand from Colonial Williamsburg.

Air date: 2007-10-13

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Steam bent hoops and wooden adjusting screws complete the embroidery stand.

Air date: 2007-10-20

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Down and dirty metalworking forges the cutters to make wooden screws.

Air date: 2007-10-27

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This workbench from Provence uses puzzling dovetails to join the legs to the bench top.

Air date: 2007-11-03

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A tool chest, drawers and vises complete the workbench from Provence.

Air date: 2007-11-10

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Meet a modern luthier who works with tools and techniques unchanged for centuries.

Air date: 2007-11-17

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A sliding side reveals the hidden drawer on this missionary’s candle box.

Air date: 2007-11-24

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Shelves that swing keep your plants in the sun on this Victorian contraption.

Air date: 2007-12-01

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Explore woodworking traditions of the Moravian settlers at Old Salem.

Air date: 2007-12-08

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Ox yokes & timber-framing number among the projects at a school using low-tech solutions.

Air date: 2007-12-15

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A Williamsburg blacksmith forges hinges following instructions in a 17th century manual.

Air date: 2007-12-22

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Partake in a celebration of American innovation at Greenfield Village.