The pages of Woodsmith magazine come to life in this unique concept for public television. Each of the thirteen, half-hour episodes is built around a theme and teaches the skills and safe tool techniques necessary to build a variety of woodworking projects in a home shop. On each program, host Don Peschke, founding editor of Woodsmith, leads a cast of editors and project designers as they explore a wide range of tips, tools, jigs and fixtures, and techniques. Segments on most programs include "The Basics," "Techniques," "Three Things to Consider," "Tool Tune-Up," "Shop Tips," "Oops! When Things Go Wrong," and "Woodworkers' Roundtable." Produced by Iowa Public Television in high-definition and shot on a special set built just for this program, most episodes include detailed animations that show exactly how machines work and wood joints are assembled. Whether viewers are just starting out or have been woodworking for years, they'll find something new in every episode to apply to their next project. In addition, a companion website (www.WoodsmithShop.com) offers a handy place to find additional resources and download free technique articles and plans for projects shown in the series.
TV Schedules
Upcoming
Atomic Bar - S19 E9
A bar made from plywood with a solid wood top; featuring sweeping curves and a lattice panel shaped with a router and template.
- Sunday September 20, 2026 9:30 am ET on KET2
- Sunday September 20, 2026 8:30 am CT on KET2
Ultimate Table Saw Upgrade - S20 E1
A shop upgrade includes adding outfeed support for the table saw and storage for its accessories and gear.
- Thursday September 24, 2026 9:30 am ET on KET2
- Thursday September 24, 2026 8:30 am CT on KET2
- Thursday September 24, 2026 4:30 pm ET on KET2
- Thursday September 24, 2026 3:30 pm CT on KET2
- Sunday September 27, 2026 9:30 am ET on KET2
- Sunday September 27, 2026 8:30 am CT on KET2
Porch Rocker - S20 E2
The team crafts a comfortable rocking chair built for the outdoors.
- Thursday October 1, 2026 9:30 am ET on KET2
- Thursday October 1, 2026 8:30 am CT on KET2
- Thursday October 1, 2026 4:30 pm ET on KET2
- Thursday October 1, 2026 3:30 pm CT on KET2
- Sunday October 4, 2026 9:30 am ET on KET2
- Sunday October 4, 2026 8:30 am CT on KET2
Two Shop-Made Tools - S20 E3
Using a beam compass; building a hand plane shooting board to make precise cuts.
- Thursday October 8, 2026 9:30 am ET on KET2
- Thursday October 8, 2026 8:30 am CT on KET2
- Thursday October 8, 2026 4:30 pm ET on KET2
- Thursday October 8, 2026 3:30 pm CT on KET2
- Sunday October 11, 2026 9:30 am ET on KET2
- Sunday October 11, 2026 8:30 am CT on KET2
Japanese-Style Hall Cabinet - S20 E4
Phil demonstrates a band saw technique for through dovetails. Logan builds the base and turns the two-tone feet.
- Thursday October 15, 2026 9:30 am ET on KET2
- Thursday October 15, 2026 8:30 am CT on KET2
- Thursday October 15, 2026 4:30 pm ET on KET2
- Thursday October 15, 2026 3:30 pm CT on KET2
- Sunday October 18, 2026 9:30 am ET on KET2
- Sunday October 18, 2026 8:30 am CT on KET2
Recent
Atomic Bar - S19 E9
- Thursday September 17, 2026 4:30 pm ET on KET2
- Thursday September 17, 2026 3:30 pm CT on KET2
- Thursday September 17, 2026 9:30 am ET on KET2
- Thursday September 17, 2026 8:30 am CT on KET2
Two Boxes, Too Fun - S19 E8
- Sunday September 13, 2026 9:30 am ET on KET2
- Sunday September 13, 2026 8:30 am CT on KET2
- Thursday September 10, 2026 4:30 pm ET on KET2
- Thursday September 10, 2026 3:30 pm CT on KET2
- Thursday September 10, 2026 9:30 am ET on KET2
- Thursday September 10, 2026 8:30 am CT on KET2
Level-Up Game Night - S19 E7
- Sunday September 6, 2026 9:30 am ET on KET2
- Sunday September 6, 2026 8:30 am CT on KET2
- Thursday September 3, 2026 4:30 pm ET on KET2
- Thursday September 3, 2026 3:30 pm CT on KET2
- Thursday September 3, 2026 9:30 am ET on KET2
- Thursday September 3, 2026 8:30 am CT on KET2
Two Garden Projects - S19 E6
- Sunday August 30, 2026 9:30 am ET on KET2
- Sunday August 30, 2026 8:30 am CT on KET2
- Thursday August 27, 2026 4:30 pm ET on KET2
- Thursday August 27, 2026 3:30 pm CT on KET2
- Thursday August 27, 2026 9:30 am ET on KET2
- Thursday August 27, 2026 8:30 am CT on KET2
Easy-to-Build Shop Projects - S19 E5
- Sunday August 23, 2026 9:30 am ET on KET2
- Sunday August 23, 2026 8:30 am CT on KET2
- Thursday August 20, 2026 4:30 pm ET on KET2
- Thursday August 20, 2026 3:30 pm CT on KET2
- Thursday August 20, 2026 9:30 am ET on KET2
- Thursday August 20, 2026 8:30 am CT on KET2
