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American Woodshop

Website: http://www.wbgu.org/americanwoodshop
Next Airing: Sat, Mar 30th, 2024 at 4:30 AM on UEN-TV

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Host Scott Phillips, an American woodworking master, shares time-honored tips and new techniques in the construction of projects you can do at home. From an Annie Oakley Dry Sink to a Chippendale High Boy, Scott guides you through the process of building tables, chairs, benches, medicine cabinets, cupboards, plant and candle stands, serving spoons, salad bowls and a storage chest . A master woodworker with a personable style thorough knowledge of his craft, Phillips's reverence for the intricacies of wood and its possibilities has helped make AMERICAN WOODSHOP a favorite among ptv audiences.

Episodes:

  • Finishing for the Ages / Queen Anne Low Boy Finishing Techniques

    How do you get the perfect color on custom wooden works? Test samples! This show is completely dedicated to demystifying the finishing process. This episode shows the steps needed to finish with style and ease!

    Next Airing: Sat, Mar 30th, 2024 at 4:30 AM on KUED-HD
    Length: 00:26:46
    Usage rights: 3/13/2023 to 3/12/2027
  • Chippendale High Boy Carvings and Turnings

    This period furniture design is inspired by Thomas Chippendale of the 1700s. Elegance in American black cherry. The scallop shell carvings are iconic and uniquely American. The final turnings just lift the eyes to the broken arch pediment. Breathtaking!

    Next Airing: Sat, Mar 30th, 2024 at 9:00 AM on KUED-HD
    Length: 00:26:46
    Usage rights: 3/6/2023 to 3/5/2027
  • Willow and Elm Furniture

    Scott and Suzy head to the woods to find unusual pieces of wood to incorporate into a beautiful table and a whimsical bench. Working with green wood has never been more fun. Learn how to finish green wood. Corkscrew willow accents make magic happen.

    Next Airing: Sun, Mar 31st, 2024 at 4:30 PM on UEN-TV
    Length: 00:29:00
    Usage rights: 3/4/2024 to 3/4/2028
  • The Go-To Corner Chair

    The chair is the most used daytime furniture in every home. This unconventional corner chair is the perfect way to make sitting in the corner fun. Made of a bent lamination arm rest supported by turned red oak spindles with a plank seat. You need to see this to believe it!

    Next Airing: Sat, Apr 6th, 2024 at 4:30 AM on KUED-HD
    Length: 00:26:46
    Usage rights: 3/20/2023 to 3/19/2027
  • Live-Edge Display Shelves

    Epoxy resins are used to construct shelves with internal lights. And bark accents are combined to create a freestanding, artistic, natural live-edge accent piece. Three floating shelves can be adjusted for different uses.

    Next Airing: Sun, Apr 7th, 2024 at 4:30 PM on UEN-TV
    Length: 00:29:00
    Usage rights: 3/11/2024 to 3/11/2028
  • Easy Inlay Turned Boxes

    Completely mesmerizing! These spinning creations of magical woods are inlaid with wonder! New materials and new techniques of inlaying elevate turned boxes to new heights. It's impossible to have more fun in wood than by watching these spin to life! Also featured are chisel sharpening tips.

    Next Airing: Sat, Apr 13th, 2024 at 4:30 AM on KUED-HD
    Length: 00:26:46
    Usage rights: 3/27/2023 to 3/26/2027
  • Finishing Like A Pro

    Six finishing techniques can give you professional results. Learn the six steps to enhance wood, restore antiques, or create new masterpieces. Furniture restoration has never been this easy. See which finishes are the safest to use.

    Next Airing: Sun, Apr 14th, 2024 at 4:30 PM on UEN-TV
    Length: 00:29:00
    Usage rights: 3/18/2024 to 3/18/2028
  • Cantilevered Tables

    Designed to defy gravity, these tables just look right. The live edge walnut slab tops really look spectacular! A special interlocking pivot joint is used to form the leg assembly. Power sculpting the large wide slabs really makes the wood come to life!

    Next Airing: Sat, Apr 20th, 2024 at 4:30 AM on KUED-HD
    Length: 00:26:46
    Usage rights: 4/3/2023 to 4/2/2027
  • Furniture Repair and Restorations

    Now is the time to develop skills to save time and money. By learning some basic woodworking techniques, almost any piece of furniture can be brought back to life. On this episode, see how three gems are saved from the bonfire.

    Next Airing: Sun, Apr 21st, 2024 at 4:30 PM on UEN-TV
    Length: 00:29:00
    Usage rights: 3/25/2024 to 3/25/2028
  • Art Glass Light Box/Arch Top Window for Suzy's Barn Woodshop

    Learn all the tricks you need to master and restore beautiful leaded glass and architecturally unique windows. Never give up on good windows because they radiate light.

    Next Airing: Sat, Apr 27th, 2024 at 4:30 AM on KUED-HD
    Length: 00:29:00
    Usage rights: 1/8/2024 to 1/8/2028
  • Live-Edge Stands for Scroll-Sawn Accent Lights

    This project is a clever way to light a room for relaxation. By joining delicately sawn artwork with live edge stands, you can infuse art into any room. Watch how a laser makes cuts in wood. Learn how to master cutting with a scroll saw.

    Next Airing: Sun, Apr 28th, 2024 at 4:30 PM on UEN-TV
    Length: 00:29:00
    Usage rights: 4/1/2024 to 4/1/2028
  • Walnut Conference Table

    Made of very special 6/4 walnut with lots of figure. This commission will go to one of the world's best chocolate companies. Learn how to use a special joint called the Castle Joint. Head to Hartzell Hardwoods to see wood kilns in action.

    Next Airing: Sat, May 4th, 2024 at 4:30 AM on KUED-HD
    Length: 00:29:00
    Usage rights: 1/15/2024 to 1/15/2028
  • Kitchen Plank Stool

    This sturdy and functional stool is designed for kitchen use. The triangular seat is sculpted with a handheld power planer. The three legs are hickory, and the three stretchers are beautiful cherry. Make any kitchen shine with this addition. Spindle turning techniques are illustrated!

    Next Airing: Sat, May 11th, 2024 at 4:30 AM on KUED-HD
    Length: 00:29:00
    Usage rights: 1/22/2024 to 1/22/2028
  • Turned Clock Spinning Time

    Two clocks are made with the help of a wood lathe. Learn the basics behind face plate turning. See how to use different chisels to master turning bowls. Then see three different uses for beautifully turned objects.

    Next Airing: Sat, May 18th, 2024 at 4:30 AM on KUED-HD
    Length: 00:29:00
    Usage rights: 1/29/2024 to 1/29/2028
  • American Ladder-Back Rocker and One Up-Cycled Iron-Backed Mahogany Garden Bench

    See how to convert a ladder-back chair into a rocker the easy way. Then reclaim iron parts to rebuild a beautiful garden bench. Recycled mahogany from an auction is used.

    Next Airing: Sat, May 25th, 2024 at 4:30 AM on UEN-TV
    Length: 00:29:00
    Usage rights: 2/5/2024 to 2/5/2028
  • The Ultimate Game Table Ches

    This mid-century modern design is an ideal addition to any room in any home. It just happens to be for playing games. See this granite-top, three-drawer masterpiece come to life. Easy-to-use biscuits join it all together.

    Next Airing: Sat, Jun 1st, 2024 at 4:30 AM on UEN-TV
    Length: 00:29:00
    Usage rights: 2/12/2024 to 2/12/2028
  • Antique Door Glass Display Case

    The best source for upcycling furniture is usually the Habitat for Humanity ReStore. See how you can take the perfect antique glass door and turn it into a wonderful display cabinet. Very simple and affordable woodworking tool techniques are used.

    Next Airing: Sat, Jun 8th, 2024 at 4:30 AM on UEN-TV
    Length: 00:29:00
    Usage rights: 2/19/2024 to 2/19/2028
  • Arts and Crafts Oak Stand

    A blend of both white and red oak creates a through-tenon masterpiece. The strongest joint in woodworking is used to craft a stand that could be used to display unique objects. Granite brings all the design elements together.

    Next Airing: Sat, Jun 15th, 2024 at 4:30 AM on UEN-TV
    Length: 00:29:00
    Usage rights: 2/26/2024 to 2/26/2028
  • Art Glass Display Cabinet

    Making something new from something old has never been more rewarding. A vintage piece of art glass is combined with a custom-made 35mm hinged hard maple cabinet. This Art and Crafts style is the perfect accent piece in any room. Internal lighting makes this colorful work come to life!

    Length: 00:26:46
    Usage rights: 2/20/2023 to 2/19/2027
  • Carved Garden Chairs

    Ready for a garden party? Well then these are the chairs for you! Playfully carved accents make these keyed chairs just right. Deceptively comfortable. They invite the viewer to have a seat! Created with a bandsaw, jig saw, cordless drill and carving chisels. Easy to make and pure fun!

    Length: 00:26:46
    Usage rights: 2/27/2023 to 2/26/2027
  • Live Edge Windsor Inspired Bench

    Insider tips on creating live edge benches helps to make home crafting easy. Natural edges with curves and bark can be challenging to mill. Track saws are explained and demonstrated as the perfect addition to the home woodshop.

    Length: 00:26:46
    Usage rights: 1/16/2023 to 1/15/2027
  • Resin Cast Turned Lamp

    Scott creates these signature lamps using epoxy resin and turned parts. Internal LED lights make the turnings glow with inspiring light. See how ever step combines to make each lamp completely original! Pure magic!.

    Length: 00:26:46
    Usage rights: 2/13/2023 to 2/12/2027
  • Scroll Saw Art and Sign Making

    This type of cutting is remarkable. These delicate blades cut the hardest of wood (hard maple) with ease. Suzy demonstrates the techniques that she uses for best results. She scrolls a reverse image tiger and Scott uses the same technique to complete an eagle. Routed lettering featured.

    Length: 00:26:46
    Usage rights: 2/6/2023 to 2/5/2027
  • Turning Kitchen Gifts

    Hard maple circular cutting boards along with turned pie servers and cheese planes are ideal gifts for every occasion. Turning wood is easy to do! See detailed steps to begin turning custom gifts. Made of colorful SpectraPly.

    Length: 00:26:46
    Usage rights: 1/23/2023 to 1/22/2027
  • Vintage Glass Candy Cabinet Circa 1930s

    Straight from the corner store comes this beautiful four-sided glass and red oak display case. Easy to build with simple tools! Blended Danish oil creates an old-world look. Tapered red oak plugs add the perfect finishing touch.

    Length: 00:26:46
    Usage rights: 1/9/2023 to 1/8/2027
  • Woodcraft Magazine Tool Organizer

    Designed as a freestanding red oak tool tower, comes a classic! It easily can be used in kitchens of any size as a utilities and baking keep. Steel Casters add a mid-century modern look. Originally designed by Woodcraft Magazine. Router cut half-blind dovetails are milled with the perfect jig.

    Length: 00:26:46
    Usage rights: 1/30/2023 to 1/29/2027

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