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American Woodshop
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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.


http://www.wbgu.org/americanwoodshop
Upcoming Episodes
05:00 PM
Bathroom Storage Solutions
Episode # 2008

Clever Wooden Cabinets with easy to use hardware.



Wednesday, April 03, 2013
Length : 26 min
MPT2
08:30 AM
Veneer Inlays
Episode # 2002

Decorative wood inlays in Furniture. IBEW explores shop lighting solutions.

Rebroadcast

Saturday, April 06, 2013
Length : 26 min
MPT
10:30 AM
Tennessee Inspired Cedar Chest
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.

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Sunday, April 07, 2013
Length : 26 min
MPT
05:00 PM
Recycled Hardwood Projects
Episode # 2009

Affordable solutions with reclaimed woods.



Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Length : 26 min
MPT2
10:30 AM
Classic Fluted Book Case!
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.

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Sunday, April 14, 2013
Length : 26 min
MPT
05:00 PM
Outdoor Garden Benches and Pergolas
Episode # 2010

Building to last. Outdoor finishing solutions.



Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Length : 26 min
MPT2
08:30 AM
Stair Case Upgrades
Episode # 2003

Balustrades and Newel Posts.

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Saturday, April 20, 2013
Length : 26 min
MPT
05:00 PM
Shop Jigs
Episode # 2011

Making things to simplify shop tasks. Revolutionary new clamping designs.



Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Length : 26 min
MPT2
08:30 AM
Segmented Turnings
Episode # 2004

Magic in Turned Wood.

Rebroadcast

Saturday, April 27, 2013
Length : 26 min
MPT
10:30 AM
Sectional Plantation Table
Episode # 1608

This two drawer style of " hunt board" originally was built as a game table. Today these long and tall tables usually are seen behind couches or against walls. Turned cherry legs that are fluted are the focal point of the table.

Rebroadcast

Sunday, April 28, 2013
Length : 26 min
MPT
05:00 PM
Scroll Saw Gifts
Episode # 2012

Relaxing skill building cutting projects.



Wednesday, May 01, 2013
Length : 26 min
MPT2
10:30 AM
Period Architectural Moldings and Trim
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!

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Sunday, May 05, 2013
Length : 26 min
MPT
05:00 PM
Architectural Wooden Accents
Episode # 2013

Window and Wall Bracket Accents.



Wednesday, May 08, 2013
Length : 26 min
MPT2
10:30 AM
Built In Shaker Inspired Painted Cabinets
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.

Rebroadcast

Sunday, May 12, 2013
Length : 26 min
MPT
05:00 PM
Free Standing Tool Cabinets
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.

Rebroadcast

Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Length : 26 min
MPT2
10:30 AM
Turning Hall Trees
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.

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Sunday, May 19, 2013
Length : 26 min
MPT
05:00 PM
Veneer Inlays
Episode # 2002

Decorative wood inlays in Furniture. IBEW explores shop lighting solutions.

Rebroadcast

Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Length : 26 min
MPT2
08:30 AM
Kitchen Cabinet Retrofit
Episode # 2006

Simple, affordable Kitchen Renovations.

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Saturday, May 25, 2013
Length : 26 min
MPT
10:30 AM
Ionic Column Table
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.

Rebroadcast

Sunday, May 26, 2013
Length : 26 min
MPT
05:00 PM
Stair Case Upgrades
Episode # 2003

Balustrades and Newel Posts.

Rebroadcast

Wednesday, May 29, 2013
Length : 26 min
MPT2
05:00 PM
Segmented Turnings
Episode # 2004

Magic in Turned Wood.

Rebroadcast

Wednesday, June 05, 2013
Length : 26 min
MPT2
05:00 PM
Thinking Toys 2
Episode # 2005

Puzzle Joinery in Furniture designs.

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Wednesday, June 12, 2013
Length : 26 min
MPT2
05:30 PM
Colonial Door Casings with Broken Arch Pediments
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.

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Tuesday, June 18, 2013
Length : 26 min
MPT2
05:00 PM
Kitchen Cabinet Retrofit
Episode # 2006

Simple, affordable Kitchen Renovations.

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Wednesday, June 19, 2013
Length : 26 min
MPT2
05:30 PM
Shaker Inspired Work Tables
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.

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Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Length : 26 min
MPT2
05:00 PM
Home Entertainment Designs
Episode # 2007

New woodworking ideas for every home.

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Wednesday, June 26, 2013
Length : 26 min
MPT2
08:30 AM
Home Entertainment Designs
Episode # 2007

New woodworking ideas for every home.

Rebroadcast

Saturday, June 29, 2013
Length : 26 min
MPT
10:30 AM
Country Corner Shelf
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!

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Sunday, June 30, 2013
Length : 26 min
MPT
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