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
Two Garden Projects - S19 E6
A lattice work tower is perfect for climbing plants; a cedar gate forms the perfect entry point for a garden.
- Thursday August 27, 2026 9:30 am ET on KET2
- Thursday August 27, 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
- Sunday August 30, 2026 9:30 am ET on KET2
- Sunday August 30, 2026 8:30 am CT on KET2
Level-Up Game Night - S19 E7
A deluxe table with a stout base with large dovetail joints, and a removable top made with veneer.
- Thursday September 3, 2026 9:30 am ET on KET2
- Thursday September 3, 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
- Sunday September 6, 2026 9:30 am ET on KET2
- Sunday September 6, 2026 8:30 am CT on KET2
Two Boxes, Too Fun - S19 E8
Logan creates box with a tight-fitting lid at the lathe; Phil builds a book-shaped box.
- Thursday September 10, 2026 9:30 am ET on KET2
- Thursday September 10, 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
- Sunday September 13, 2026 9:30 am ET on KET2
- Sunday September 13, 2026 8:30 am CT on KET2
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.
- Thursday September 17, 2026 9:30 am ET on KET2
- Thursday September 17, 2026 8:30 am CT on KET2
- Thursday September 17, 2026 4:30 pm ET on KET2
- Thursday September 17, 2026 3:30 pm CT on KET2
- 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
Recent
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
Round-Top Bookcase - S19 E4
- Thursday August 13, 2026 9:30 am ET on KET2
- Thursday August 13, 2026 8:30 am CT on KET2
Tools & Techniques - S19 E3
- Thursday August 6, 2026 4:30 pm ET on KET2
- Thursday August 6, 2026 3:30 pm CT on KET2
- Thursday August 6, 2026 9:30 am ET on KET2
- Thursday August 6, 2026 8:30 am CT on KET2
Shop Storage Solutions - S19 E2
- Sunday August 2, 2026 9:30 am ET on KET2
- Sunday August 2, 2026 8:30 am CT on KET2
- Thursday July 30, 2026 4:30 pm ET on KET2
- Thursday July 30, 2026 3:30 pm CT on KET2
- Thursday July 30, 2026 9:30 am ET on KET2
- Thursday July 30, 2026 8:30 am CT on KET2
Hokkaido Sideboard - S19 E1
- Sunday July 26, 2026 9:30 am ET on KET2
- Sunday July 26, 2026 8:30 am CT on KET2
