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.
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Episode # 2012
Relaxing skill building cutting projects.
Wednesday, May 01, 2013
Length : 26 min
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Episode # 1609
Trim can easily add thousands of dollars of value to "finished" homes. Finish carpentry is the art of using wood to detail a home's windows, doors, ceilings and walls. See the difference that paint grade and finish grade wood creates!
Sunday, May 05, 2013
Length : 26 min
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Episode # 2013
Window and Wall Bracket Accents.
Wednesday, May 08, 2013
Length : 26 min
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Episode # 1610
Milk paint often adorned Shaker furniture. Why? Because Shakers liked a space to be balanced and perfect. Color was often the only way to take ordinary wood and turn it into extraordinary woodworking. Raised panel doors are perfect when painted to reveal shadow lines.
Sunday, May 12, 2013
Length : 26 min
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Episode # 2001
Perfectly designed American inspired originals. IBEW (International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 8) and Ohio Grows partner to add photovoltaic solar panels at The American Woodshop.
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Length : 26 min
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Episode # 1611
Colonial pegs and turned columns are joined together to make a wonderful hall tree. This easy project uses very safe and enjoyable techniques to create a useful coat rack. Mortise and tenon joints illustrate why these "trees" are built to last.
Sunday, May 19, 2013
Length : 26 min
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Episode # 2002
Decorative wood inlays in Furniture. IBEW explores shop lighting solutions.
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Length : 26 min
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Episode # 2006
Simple, affordable Kitchen Renovations.
Saturday, May 25, 2013
Length : 26 min
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Episode # 1612
Influenced by classical Greek architecture, these legs define balanced design proportion. The golden section is a ratio of roughly 3 to 5. This ratio is found in many great designs in nature and in fine art. This table is made with these dimensions.
Sunday, May 26, 2013
Length : 26 min
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Episode # 2003
Balustrades and Newel Posts.
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
Length : 26 min
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Episode # 2004
Magic in Turned Wood.
Wednesday, June 05, 2013
Length : 26 min
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Episode # 2005
Puzzle Joinery in Furniture designs.
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
Length : 26 min
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Episode # 1601
Colonial style casings, moldings and trim are made then installed to add elegance and value to an interior door. Made with rare figured woods, this easily accents the entrance into any family room.
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
Length : 26 min
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Episode # 2006
Simple, affordable Kitchen Renovations.
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
Length : 26 min
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Episode # 1602
Shakers believed: hands to work, hearts to God. So they needed worktables that were tools to make work go better. The beautiful details on the legs, table tops and drawers all join to make these designs perfect in today's homes.
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Length : 26 min
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Episode # 2007
New woodworking ideas for every home.
Wednesday, June 26, 2013
Length : 26 min
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Episode # 2007
New woodworking ideas for every home.
Saturday, June 29, 2013
Length : 26 min
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Episode # 1613
Ancient recovered lumber is turned into a country furniture masterpiece. The shelves are a hybrid of two pieces. It is half corner cabinet and half corner desk. The original was seen at an Appalachian country store. It is a room enhancer!
Sunday, June 30, 2013
Length : 26 min
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Episode # 1603
Interior designers rely on wall decorations to dress up a room, set the feeling of a space. Nothing focuses the eye better than properly framed pictures, paintings and mirrors. See how easy it is to make various moldings and then miter the corners from reclaimed woods. A Chippendale style mirror is scrolled on the band saw.
Tuesday, July 02, 2013
Length : 26 min
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Episode # 2008
Clever Wooden Cabinets with easy to use hardware.
Wednesday, July 03, 2013
Length : 26 min
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Episode # 2008
Clever Wooden Cabinets with easy to use hardware.
Saturday, July 06, 2013
Length : 26 min
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Episode # 1701
Jewelry just might be the ultimate heirloom. So this first project is designed to showcase, preserve and protect the family jewels. Fit for royalty and built to last - it's eye catching! Made of Tiger maple and Osage Orange and finished with Tung oil.
Sunday, July 07, 2013
Length : 26 min
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Episode # 1604
These table top cabinets held one of the most precious Colonial commodities: spices. Spices added flavor but also were valued for their medicinal healing qualities. See how a dovetailed case houses specially band-sawn drawers. Destined to become a family heirloom.
Tuesday, July 09, 2013
Length : 26 min
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Episode # 2009
Affordable solutions with reclaimed woods.
Wednesday, July 10, 2013
Length : 26 min
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Episode # 2009
Affordable solutions with reclaimed woods.
Saturday, July 13, 2013
Length : 26 min
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Episode # 1702
Shakers knew the value of making things to last. So today Shaker Furniture is extremely valuable because it was made with exacting skill. Plus the simple lines are elegant and clean. All that makes this Chestnut hope chest an heirloom!
Sunday, July 14, 2013
Length : 26 min
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Episode # 1605
Master woodworkers have used certain styles of furniture to match the fashion trends over the ages. Each "Period" furniture trend was often labeled with a royal reign. Queen Anne's reign was so long that many beautiful low tables became masterpieces. Turned cabriole legs make this cherry lowboy the perfect table.
Tuesday, July 16, 2013
Length : 26 min
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Episode # 2010
Building to last. Outdoor finishing solutions.
Wednesday, July 17, 2013
Length : 26 min
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Episode # 2010
Building to last. Outdoor finishing solutions.
Saturday, July 20, 2013
Length : 26 min
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Episode # 1703
Pictures and paintings tell Family stories better than most books. So the frame that showcases decorative images better be custom made. See just how easy it is to do your own custom framing. A small curio cabinet for "shadow box" displays is crafted for three-dimensional items.
Sunday, July 21, 2013
Length : 26 min
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Episode # 1606
Eastern red cedar has been used for centuries to keep moths away from woolen clothing. Learn the true secret behind the myth that cedar's aroma is the perfect insect repellent. This chest is the place to keep valuable bed linens at the foot of the bed. An insect made finish is hand made to create the "antique" look.
Tuesday, July 23, 2013
Length : 26 min
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Episode # 2011
Making things to simplify shop tasks. Revolutionary new clamping designs.
Wednesday, July 24, 2013
Length : 26 min
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Episode # 2011
Making things to simplify shop tasks. Revolutionary new clamping designs.
Saturday, July 27, 2013
Length : 26 min
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Episode # 1704
Made of recycled Barn wood, this table looks like an ancient family heirloom. Distressed techniques are used to make this new piece of furniture look old. Learn the art of identifying native air-dried woods.
Sunday, July 28, 2013
Length : 26 min
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Episode # 1607
Fluted molding is milled and trims an elegant bookcase. See how solid reclaimed barn woods can be brought back to life as a useful book repository. Tongue and groove construction allows the wood to "move" and stay crack free for centuries.
Tuesday, July 30, 2013
Length : 26 min
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Episode # 2012
Relaxing skill building cutting projects.
Wednesday, July 31, 2013
Length : 26 min
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