Longtime master housewright at Colonial Williamsburg, Roy Underhill is the leading authority on old-time woodworking techniques. In his fourth book, Underhill features many of the popular projects featured on his television series, such as the Adirondack chair, tavern table, folding ladder, rocking horse, lathe, and kayak. Along with step-by-step instructions for each project, Underhill provides colorful descriptions of what it was like to be a tradesperson who made a living by hand.