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American Woodshop

Website: https://wbgutv.org/americanwoodshop/
Next Airing: Sat, Jul 19th, 2025 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 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: Sat, Jul 19th, 2025 at 4:30 AM on KUED-HD
    Length: 00:26:55
    Usage rights: 3/18/2024 to 3/18/2028
  • 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: Sat, Jul 19th, 2025 at 9:00 AM on KUED-HD
    Length: 00:26:50
    Usage rights: 3/4/2024 to 3/4/2028
  • 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, Jul 20th, 2025 at 4:30 PM on KUED-HD
    Length: 00:26:55
    Usage rights: 3/25/2024 to 3/25/2028
  • 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: Sat, Jul 26th, 2025 at 9:00 AM on KUED-HD
    Length: 00:26:50
    Usage rights: 3/11/2024 to 3/11/2028
  • 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, Jul 27th, 2025 at 4:31 PM on KUED-HD
    Length: 00:26:50
    Usage rights: 4/1/2024 to 4/1/2028
  • Tall Case Cabinet

    Recycled wood with live edge accents combine with relief-carved Chestnut for a stunning effect. A Chestnut Oak table project is delivered to the Gertner Barn.

    Next Airing: Sun, Aug 3rd, 2025 at 4:30 PM on UEN-TV
    Length: 00:26:46
    Usage rights: 1/10/2022 to 1/9/2026
  • Hearth Chair

    A centuries-old three-legged chair recreated with White Oak and Walnut is curiously perfect and comfortable. Bandsaw tune-up and blade selection are covered for perfect cuts.

    Next Airing: Sun, Aug 10th, 2025 at 4:30 PM on UEN-TV
    Length: 00:26:46
    Usage rights: 1/17/2022 to 1/16/2026
  • Green Bowl Turning

    Honey Locust from log to home is used to make the ultimate salad serving bowl. This 44-pound green wood bowl blank is turned into a three-pound graceful kitchen masterpiece. Bandsaw tips save the day when making this rough bowl blank. Guest turner Barry Todd shares his latest turned creations. Plus, a visit to Catch My Drift (driftwood art) at the Brubaker Studio.

    Next Airing: Sun, Aug 17th, 2025 at 4:30 PM on UEN-TV
    Length: 00:26:46
    Usage rights: 1/24/2022 to 1/23/2026
  • Tool Tote

    The ideal curved handle tool tray. Hand-cut through dovetail joints add strength and elegance to the handy way to store key tools. Reclaimed woods include Kentucky Coffee Tree and Osage Orange. Scott harvests a burl tree for future projects and a tree service company shares logging techniques.

    Next Airing: Sun, Aug 24th, 2025 at 4:30 PM on UEN-TV
    Length: 00:26:46
    Usage rights: 1/31/2022 to 1/30/2026
  • 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.

    Next Airing: Sat, Aug 30th, 2025 at 9:00 AM on KUED-HD
    Length: 00:26:46
    Usage rights: 1/9/2023 to 1/8/2027
  • English Cricket Table

    This 300-year-old round table was traditionally a cricket game centerpiece. Recreated from American Chestnut, quarter-sawn White Oak and Mahogany, the triangular shelf holds three angled legs perfectly. A geometric challenge comes together with dominoes. A timber mill cuts live edge slabs for the ultimate display table show.

    Next Airing: Sun, Aug 31st, 2025 at 4:30 PM on UEN-TV
    Length: 00:26:46
    Usage rights: 2/7/2022 to 2/6/2026
  • 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.

    Next Airing: Sat, Sep 6th, 2025 at 9:00 AM on KUED-HD
    Length: 00:26:46
    Usage rights: 1/16/2023 to 1/15/2027
  • American Miniature Benchtop Chest

    This miniature chest is perfectly sized to enhance any tabletop. Two router jig half- blind dovetail drawers are the key to this elegant mix of woods. Visit the Dave Moser Kiln to see how small batches of wood can be cured.

    Next Airing: Sun, Sep 7th, 2025 at 4:30 PM on UEN-TV
    Length: 00:26:46
    Usage rights: 2/14/2022 to 2/13/2026
  • 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.

    Next Airing: Sat, Sep 13th, 2025 at 9:00 AM on KUED-HD
    Length: 00:26:46
    Usage rights: 1/23/2023 to 1/22/2027
  • Tall Vase Turning

    A log is transformed into a beautiful vase by a series of wood turning techniques. The trick is to keep this 50-pound spinning "trunk" balanced! Sometimes making wood behave can be challenging. The reward for a job well spun is to have done it! Guest turner Brary Todd shared his latest turned creations.

    Next Airing: Sun, Sep 14th, 2025 at 4:30 PM on UEN-TV
    Length: 00:26:46
    Usage rights: 2/21/2022 to 2/20/2026
  • 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.

    Next Airing: Sat, Sep 20th, 2025 at 9:00 AM on KUED-HD
    Length: 00:26:46
    Usage rights: 1/30/2023 to 1/29/2027
  • Wall Curio Cabinet

    Making cabinets has never been easier! Simple tools are used to build the case for an antique curved beveled glass door. LED lighting is featured. Plus, see the best way to "hang" wall mounted cabinets. Custom cabinets are hard to beat!

    Next Airing: Sun, Sep 21st, 2025 at 4:30 PM on UEN-TV
    Length: 00:26:46
    Usage rights: 2/28/2022 to 2/27/2026
  • 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.

    Next Airing: Sat, Sep 27th, 2025 at 9:00 AM on KUED-HD
    Length: 00:26:46
    Usage rights: 2/6/2023 to 2/5/2027
  • Hoop Back Windsor Chair

    Chair making is the best way to truly hone woodworking skills! Windsor hoop backed forms are solid and comfortable. Special jigs are used to laminate the bent wood hoop. Turning is used to make stretchers and spindles and the seat is sculpted. Magic happens when they all join together!

    Next Airing: Sun, Sep 28th, 2025 at 4:30 PM on UEN-TV
    Length: 00:26:46
    Usage rights: 3/7/2022 to 3/6/2026
  • 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!.

    Next Airing: Sat, Oct 4th, 2025 at 9:00 AM on KUED-HD
    Length: 00:26:46
    Usage rights: 2/13/2023 to 2/12/2027
  • Custom Knives and Keep Trays

    Special tempered stainless-steel blades are finished with custom wood handles called scales. Spectra ply is turned for the big knife, Purple Heart is used on the gift knife and two others must be seen to be believed. Also, crown molding is cut to make a perfect tray!

    Next Airing: Sun, Oct 5th, 2025 at 4:30 PM on UEN-TV
    Length: 00:26:46
    Usage rights: 3/14/2022 to 3/13/2026
  • 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!

    Next Airing: Sat, Oct 11th, 2025 at 9:00 AM on KUED-HD
    Length: 00:26:46
    Usage rights: 2/20/2023 to 2/19/2027
  • Treasure Box

    Sized to hold a king's ransom, yet ideal for any home treasure. A homemade router table box joint jig is demoed with beautiful precision. The shell carving is created with just one chip carving knife. Plus, a custom top is formed with a scrub plane. A fun gift idea!

    Next Airing: Sun, Oct 12th, 2025 at 4:30 PM on UEN-TV
    Length: 00:26:46
    Usage rights: 3/21/2022 to 3/20/2026
  • 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!

    Next Airing: Sat, Oct 18th, 2025 at 9:00 AM on KUED-HD
    Length: 00:26:46
    Usage rights: 2/27/2023 to 2/26/2027
  • Furniture Restorations

    Easy to use finishing products are featured as the best way to keep furniture looking great. Tips and tricks make restoring furniture fast and rewarding. Learn the best way to fix most common furniture repair challenges.

    Next Airing: Sun, Oct 19th, 2025 at 4:30 PM on UEN-TV
    Length: 00:26:46
    Usage rights: 3/28/2022 to 3/27/2026
  • 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, Oct 25th, 2025 at 9:00 AM on KUED-HD
    Length: 00:26:46
    Usage rights: 3/6/2023 to 3/5/2027
  • River Display Table

    Two live-edge Corkscrew Willow slabs are turned into stunning display tables. These came from wood harvested in episode 2904. Castle joints are created to make the leg assemblies on an epoxy resin "river" table. Just wait until you see how this all comes together!

    Next Airing: Sun, Oct 26th, 2025 at 4:30 PM on UEN-TV
    Length: 00:26:46
    Usage rights: 4/4/2022 to 4/3/2026
  • 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.

    Length: 00:26:50
    Usage rights: 2/5/2024 to 2/5/2028
  • 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.

    Length: 00:26:50
    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.

    Length: 00:26:50
    Usage rights: 2/26/2024 to 2/26/2028
  • 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!

    Length: 00:26:50
    Usage rights: 1/22/2024 to 1/22/2028
  • 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.

    Length: 00:26:50
    Usage rights: 2/12/2024 to 2/12/2028
  • 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.

    Length: 00:26:50
    Usage rights: 1/29/2024 to 1/29/2028

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